Grilled Corn-and-Butter Bean Salad
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Southern Living- July 2012
Serves 10 peopleCategories: Salad- Salad Dressings- Slaw
Ingredients
- 1 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen butter beans*
- 4 ears fresh corn, husks removed
- 1 large red onion, cut into thick slices
- 1 large red bell pepper, cut into thick rings
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
- 1 garlic clove, pressed
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
Directions
- Cook butter beans according to package directions; drain and cool completely (about 20 minutes).
- Meanwhile, preheat grill to 350 to 400 degrees (medium-high) heat. Grill corn, covered with grill lid, 15 minutes or until done, turning every 4 to 5 minutes. (
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Some kernels will begin to char and pop.) At the same time, grill onion and bell pepper, covered with grill lid, 3 minutes on each side or until tender. Cool all vegetables completely (about 20 minutes).
- Cut kernels from cobs. Discard cobs. Chop onion and bell pepper into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Stir together mayonnaise and next 5 ingredients. Stir in tomatoes, corn kernels, and onion and pepper pieces. Add salt to taste. Cover and chill 2 to 8 hours before serving. Store in refrigerator up to 3 days.