Summer salad of fresh corn, green beans, tomatoes and basil

Made with fresh ingredients right out of the garden!

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 lb. fresh green beans, cut into 3 inch lengths

1 lb. corn, cleaned and cut from the cob

¼ bunch fresh basil

½ lb. diced fresh tomato

Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper

Vinaigrette

(Makes 1 cup)

¼ Cup red wine vinegar

1 tsp dijon mustard

fresh thyme sprig

1 garlic clove, smashed

juice and grated zest of 1 lemon

salt and pepper, pinch of sugar

¾ cup good quality olive oil

• Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add 1tsp. salt (may be omitted).

• When the water comes to a boil, add the green beans and cook for 3 minutes

• Add the corn to the pot and cook 2 minutes longer.

• Drain the vegetables and put them in a bowl and fill with ice and water. Drain well.

• Add the tomatoes and fresh chopped basil to the bowl.

• Add the dressing to the salad, toss gently, and serve.