Green Salad with Grilled Corn, Cheese, Basil, and Grilled-Tomato Vinaigrette

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Prep Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6

Tomatoes grilled to the point of collapse are the key to this savory, chunky dressing.

Ingredients

  • 2 ears corn, husked

  • 1 large tomato (¾ pound)

  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • Coarse salt

  • 2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar

  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic (from 1 small garlic clove)

  • 2 heads Boston lettuce, trimmed, leaves separated

  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves

  • 4 ounces caciocavallo or Parmesan cheese, shaved

Directions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill corn, turning, until charred on all sides, about 5 minutes. When cool enough to handle, cut kernels from ears.

  2. Cut tomato in half. Toss with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt. Grill tomato, turning, until charred and softened, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. When cool enough to handle, remove skin and core; smash flesh with fingers. Whisk in vinegar, garlic, remaining 3 tablespoons oil, and 1 teaspoon salt.

  3. Combine corn, lettuce, basil, and cheese. Toss with dressing, and season with salt if necessary. Serve immediately.

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    Andrew Purcell

Cook's Notes

Sauce Secret
Tomatoes grilled to the point of collapse are the key to this savory, chunky dressing.

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