Saturday, June 14, 2008

Charred Corn Salad

Great idea for summertime grilling and bbqs --- I stole it from Williams-Sonoma.

-2 Tbs. fresh lime juice
-1 Tbs. fresh orange juice
-1 tsp. diced chipotle chili in adobo, plus 1 Tbs. adobo sauce
-2 tsp. salt
-1 garlic clove, minced
-1/2 tsp. honey
-1/4 c. plus 2 Tbs. olive oil
-6 ears of corn, husks and silks removed
-1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained
-2 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro, plus cilantro leaves for garnish
-2 c. cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered
-1/2 c. diced jicama
-1/4 c. diced red onion

In bowl, whisk together lime juice, orange juice, chipotle chili and adobo sauce, 1 tsp. salt, garlic, honey and 1/4 c. oil until smooth. Set vinaigrette aside.

Prepare hot fire in grill or preheat grill pan over high heat.

Rub corn with 2 Tbs. oil and 1 tsp. salt. Grill corn, turning occasionally, until charred in spots, 10-15 mins. Transfer to platter.

When corn is cool enough to handle, remove kernels from cobs; place kernels in large bowl. Add black beans, chopped cilantro, tomatoes, jicama, onion and vinaigrette; stire until well combined. Garnish with cilantro leaves. Serve salad at room temperature. Serves 6-8.

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