Grilled Corn, Red Pepper and Green Bean Salad
This end-of-summer Grilled Corn, Red Pepper and Green Bean Salad is my last hurrah to summer produce season. Sweet corn, ripe tomatoes, and crisp green beans get tossed with homemade basil vinaigrette to create a nutritious side dish.
I’m extremely sad to watch summer quickly drift away. While I’m not a fan of the heat, I am quite smitten with vine-ripened everything. Bidding adieu to sweet corn and juicy tomatoes is always a challenge.
But with the end of summer comes my favorite season: fall! The crisp, cool nights tinged with the scent of smoke from neighborhood bonfires—it doesn’t get any better! The days get shorter, the sun sets earlier, but that doesn’t stop me from celebrating good food with a few of my favorite ladies.
On cold fall nights, I bring the party inside, celebrating good friends around the glow of the television as we all connect over a classic movie. I plop some comfy pillows on the floor, set out a few cozy blankets, and prepare the bar for a fun girls’ night in. Let’s be honest, partying in my pj’s is the only way I like to party these days.
To make life a bit less hectic, I turn to the freezer section at my store for a little help and grab a few varieties of DiGiorno Ultra Thin Crust Pizza to dish up at the party. Each pizza comes hot out of the oven with an ultra-crispy, extra-thin crust made with high-quality, non-GMO, and gluten-free ingredients. I’m currently obsessed with their Ultra Thin Four Cheese Pizza made with a combination of mozzarella, Parmesan, asiago, and Romano cheeses.
To balance the meal, I like to offer a vegetable side to serve alongside the pizza. This Grilled Corn, Red Pepper and Green Bean Salad combines fresh end-of-summer ingredients that you can make while your pizza is cooking in the oven: grilled sweet corn, crunchy green beans from the farmers’ market, and sweet, juicy tomatoes. I also added a handful of chopped red pepper for color and extra crunch and drizzled the salad with homemade basil vinaigrette right before serving. Creating a balanced meal can be tasty and easy!
Grilled Corn, Red Pepper and Green Bean Salad
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 cup grilled corn kernels
- ½ pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- Parmesan shavings, optional
Basil Vinaigrette
- 2 cups packed basil
- 1 large clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season the water with a few generous pinches of kosher salt. Prepare an ice bath by adding several cups of ice to a large bowl and then filling it with water; set aside. Add the green beans to the boiling water. Cook for 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the beans from the pot and transfer them to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. Strain the beans and pat dry.
- Add the green beans, corn, tomatoes, and bell pepper to a large bowl; toss to combine.
- In the bowl of a food processor, add basil, garlic, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and vinegar. Pulse until smooth. With the processor on, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad right before serving. Garnish with shavings of Parmesan cheese and basil leaves.
Disclosure: This recipe is sponsored by Nestlé’s Balance Your Plate. Thank you for supporting the products I love and use in my kitchen.
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This salad looks absolutely delicious and perfect for late summer! I love the combination of grilled corn and red pepper—so much flavor and color. Definitely adding this to my next BBQ menu.
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Oh wow, this looks absolutely incredible! I’m always looking for fresh salad ideas, and the combination of grilled corn, red pepper, and green beans sounds amazing. Definitely making this for my next potluck! The basil vinaigrette sounds like the perfect touch. If you’re struggling with naming, why not try using Wheel of Names?
I made something similar last summer but never thought to grill the corn – what a brilliant idea! It must add such a depth of flavor. I might try adding some crumbled feta or a sprinkle of toasted pecans to mine. Thanks for the inspiration! Finally, recommend a stress-relieving Drift Boss game.
Thank you for this wonderful recipe! It looks so vibrant and healthy. I’m always trying to incorporate more vegetables into my diet, and this salad makes it look so appealing. Plus, it’s great for meal prepping! When you need to reduce stress, you can play drive mad game
This salad looks fantastic! I’m curious, have you ever tried making this with frozen corn that’s been thawed and then grilled? I’m wondering if it would work as well when fresh corn isn’t in season. Thanks! By the way,When you need to reduce stress, you can play doodle baseball.
I totally get that end-of-summer sadness, but this salad is the perfect way to embrace it! It reminds me to savor those last bits of fresh produce. Your photos are gorgeous and make me want to whip this up right now! By the way, try Ragdoll Archers for super fun archery gameplay when you want to relax!