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Grilled Zucchini and Corn White Bean Salad

Grilled Zucchini and Corn White Bean Salad That's So Fresh

Enjoy a refreshing Grilled Zucchini and Corn White Bean Salad, perfect for summer, bursting with flavor and healthy ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 medium Zucchini Trim and slice into thirds for grilling.
  • 2 cups Corn Fresh or frozen, grill until charred.
  • 1 can Cannellini Beans Drain and reserve the liquid for the vinaigrette.
  • 0.5 cups Fresh Herbs Parsley, Basil, or Mint, finely chopped.
  • 0.25 cups Toasted Pine Nuts Optional, for added texture.
For the Vinaigrette
  • 0.5 cup Liquid from Cannellini Beans Acts as a base for the dressing.
  • 2 tablespoons Water Thins the dressing for better consistency.
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar Provides acidity to brighten flavors.
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup Adds subtle sweetness.
  • 1 tablespoon Miso Paste Introduces umami flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Enhances overall flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Shallots Enhances overall flavor.
  • to taste Salt Adjust to taste.
  • to taste Pepper Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • grill
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • jar

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the grill to medium heat.
  2. Slice zucchini lengthwise into thirds, sprinkle with salt, and let sit.
  3. Grill zucchini and corn for about 5 minutes per side, until charred and tender.
  4. While cooling, prepare the vinaigrette by mixing reserved bean liquid, water, vinegar, syrup, miso, garlic powder, and shallots in a jar.
  5. Chop cooled zucchini and cut corn kernels off the cob.
  6. In a large bowl, mix chopped zucchini, corn, cannellini beans, herbs, and pine nuts; drizzle with vinaigrette and toss.
  7. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 48 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 7gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best taste, toss the salad with vinaigrette just before serving.

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