Charred Corn Salad with Crispy Shallots

Charred Corn Salad with Crispy Shallots

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Grilling the corn on the cob for this salad gives it a smoky depth that takes the dish from side to main. Add some crumbled feta and a few slices of grilled bread on the side and you've got yourself a complete summer meal. Adapted from Smitten Kitchen Every DayAn overhead shot of a bowl of Charred Corn Salad with Crispy Shallots alongside other dishes on a glass table.

Charred Corn Salad with Crispy Shallots Recipe

Servings: Serves 4 as a main course, 8 as a side dish.

Ingredients

  • 4 large shallots, thinly sliced. Reserve half for frying
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 tbsp. LeRoux Champagne Vinegar**
  • 5 tbsp. LeRoux Basil Olive Oil**
  • 1 tsp. honey**
  • Salt & pepper**
  • 1 cup green beans, sliced into 2-inch segments
  • 4 ears of corn, shucked
  • 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • Fine salt, to taste**
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 tbsp. basil leaves, slivered

Instructions

  • Heat vegetable oil in a medium pan. Add half of shallot slices and fry until crispy and brown. Transfer to a paper towel to drain.
  • Heat the grill, or a heavy cast iron grill pan. Brush the corn with about a tablespoon of olive oil and grill until slightly charred all around.
  • Using a sharp knife or an OXO Corn Prep Peeler, remove corn kernels from the cobs. Add to a large serving platter. Add cherry tomatoes, green beans, garlic and remaining shallot slices to platter. Gently mix.
  • For the dressing, mix the Champagne Vinegar, 4 tablespoons of Basil Olive Oil, honey, salt and pepper in a small bowl or OXO Dressing Shaker. Pour dressing over the veggies and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle the basil leaves and crispy shallots over the top.

Notes

**Available at LeRoux Kitchen

Referenced products

  • Olive oil bottle on wooden board with fresh greens, shallot, lemon zest, and sea salt.

    French Champagne Wine Vinegar
  • Bottle of LeRoux olive oil with fresh basil and ripe tomatoes on wooden table.

    Basil Olive Oil
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