This Green Bean, Corn, and Tomato Salad is a vibrant, fresh summer salad that highlights seasonal vegetables. Combining crisp green beans, sweet corn, and juicy heirloom tomatoes, this dish is tossed with a tangy red-wine vinaigrette and garnished with thinly sliced red onion for added flavor. Perfect as a side dish for barbecues or picnics, this salad is both refreshing and healthy.
Green Bean, Corn, and Tomato Salad
Course: Salads, SidesCuisine: American6
servings15
minutes10
minutes160
kcalA fresh and vibrant salad featuring crisp green beans, sweet corn, and juicy tomatoes tossed in a light dressing.
Ingredients
Coarse salt
3 ears corn, husks and silk removed
1 1/2 pounds green beans, stem ends snapped off
3 cloves garlic, peeled and gently smashed
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/2 small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium yellow tomato, sliced 1/2-inch thick
2 cups small mixed red and green heirloom tomatoes, halved
Directions
- Prepare the corn and beans: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the corn and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender. Remove the corn and set it aside to cool. In the same water, add the green beans and cook for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and transfer the beans to a bowl of ice water to cool. Drain again and pat dry.
- Cut the corn: Once cooled, cut the kernels off the cob by standing each ear on its end and slicing downward with a sharp knife. Set aside.
- Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the red-wine vinegar, smashed garlic, olive oil, and a pinch of coarse salt. Let the dressing sit for a few minutes to allow the garlic flavor to infuse.
- Assemble the salad: In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked green beans, corn kernels, sliced red onion, and heirloom tomatoes. Drizzle with the red-wine vinaigrette and gently toss to coat the vegetables evenly. Discard the smashed garlic pieces.
- Serve: Garnish the salad with the sliced yellow tomato and serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Notes
- Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Total Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 120mg
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 6g
Protein: 3g
This Green Bean, Corn, and Tomato Salad is the perfect blend of fresh, seasonal ingredients and a light vinaigrette that enhances the natural flavors of the vegetables. It's a healthy, colorful side dish that pairs beautifully with grilled meats or stands alone as a light meal. Perfect for summer gatherings, this salad will quickly become a favorite.
