Chef Dell Leandro's Summer Corn Salad

Summer Corn Salad

Ingredients

5 Ea. diced farmstand Heirloom tomatoes   

1 pinhalved cherry Heirloom tomato

4Ea. grilled corn on the cob

1Ea. peeled small, diced cucumber 

½   small, diced red onion

1 Cup  cooked, drained white beans 

1      cup cooked red quinoa

1      cup fava beans- blanched, drained

¼      bunch, sliced basil

¼      cup olive oil

1Ea. lemon juice

2Oz red wine vinegar

salt + pepper to taste

Method:

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients.

2. Toss lightly, adjust salt and pepper to taste.

Red Pepper Aioli 

Ingredients:

2 ea.  roasted red pepper

1  cup garlic cloves

2   cups olive oil

½   mustard

1 ea.  lemon, juiced

1 T    crushed red pepper 

1   cup mayo

Method 

1 - To a heavy-bottomed pan, add garlic and olive oil.

Cook it on medium-low for about 20 minutes, until garlic is soft but not yet brown.

Set it aside and cool.

2- Add roasted red pepper to a food processor and puree. Add roasted red garlic, mustard, and lemon juice.

3- Slowly add half the oil.

4- In a mixing bowl, add the red pepper puree and mayo. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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