Description
This vegan, gluten-free, satisfying salad calls upon the indigenous American food traditions of corn (succotash means “broken corn kernels”) with beans.
Ingredients
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Roasted Corn and Potatoes:
- 2 medium ears of corn, shucked (husks removed), cut in half
- 4 medium new potatoes (about 1 pound total), with peel, diced (try Yukon gold or red-skinned)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons mixed fresh herbs (i.e., dill, oregano, parsley)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Sea salt and black pepper (to taste, optional)
Salad:
- 1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Vinaigrette:
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon seasoning blend (i.e., low-sodium, such as Mrs. Dash)
- Salt and pepper (as desired)
Instructions
- To roast corn and potatoes (grill or oven): To roast over the grill, heat grill to medium heat. Place corn and potatoes in a grill basket or large rectangle of foil. Mix together garlic, herbs, olive oil, and salt and pepper (optional) in a small dish and drizzle over corn and potatoes. Place grill basket or foil bundle on the hot grill. Roast vegetables until just tender and golden, yet firm (about 15-20 minutes), turning with tongs to evenly cook. To roast in the oven, place corn and potatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with garlic, herb, olive oil mixture, and place on the top rack of a preheated oven at 400 F, roasting until tender, yet firm (about 25 minutes), turning with tongs during cooking process to cook evenly.
- Cool corn and potatoes. Shuck corn and add to a large salad bowl with potatoes.
- Add edamame, celery, green onions, cilantro, and tomatoes, and toss gently.
- To make vinaigrette: whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, seasoning blend, and salt and pepper (as desired). Drizzle over salad and toss gently to combine ingredients.
- Serve immediately, or chill until serving time.
- Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup each)
Notes
- May substitute 1 cup frozen corn for fresh corn on the cob, if desired.
- Try substituting another herb for cilantro, such as basil, dill, or oregano.
- You may substitute another cooked bean for edamame, such as lima beans, black beans, or pinto beans.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g