Succotash Salad With Creamy Basil Dressing Recipes

SUCCOTASH SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and lima beans and cook until the green beans are bright green and the lima beans have softened slightly, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water to cool. Cut the green beans into 1-inch pieces.
• In a large bowl, combine the green beans, lima beans, corn, avocado, tomatoes, onion, jalapeno and basil. In a separate bowl, whisk the olive oil, vinegar, honey, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add the vinaigrette to the salad and toss to coat.

SUCCOTASH SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic and sugar together in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour the dressing over the vegetables, add the cilantro and mix to combine.;
• Combine all vegetables in a large bowl.

SUCCOTASH SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the lima beans and boil until just tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Add the corn, return the water to a simmer and drain. Rinse under cold water to cool.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring often, until tender and golden in spots, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the cider vinegar, parsley, sage, nutmeg, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add the tomatoes, onions, lima beans and corn; toss to combine.

SUCCOTASH SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing:
• Add all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
• For the salad:
• Preheat grill to medium heat.
• Peel husks off of corn. Remove the fine hairs along the corn. Lightly oil corn ears and place on grill and turn occasionally. Cook for 15 minutes. Cut the corn away from the cob and place into a large bowl.
• Slice green beans into thirds. Cook the green beans in salted boiling water for about 3 minutes. Drain and run under cold water until cooled. Chop and mix with diced tomatoes, lima beans, bell pepper and roasted corn. Add dressing and mix well. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

CREAMY SUCCOTASH PASTA SALAD WITH BACON

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Meanwhile, put the bacon in a large, cold skillet then cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Set aside.
• Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, chives, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
• Cook the lima beans in the boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes. Add the corn and continue to cook until the corn is tender, about 2 minutes more. Transfer the beans and corn to a colander with a slotted spoon and run under cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain well and add to the bowl with the dressing.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl.
• Add the tomatoes and scallions to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper and top with the bacon. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

SUCCOTASH SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil; prepare an ice water bath. Blanch the green beans in the boiling water until bright green and crisp-tender. Immediately transfer to the water bath to stop the cooking process. Drain thoroughly.
• In a large bowl, combine the green beans, lima beans, tomatoes, onions, basil, corn, avocados and jalapenos. In a separate bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper. Add the vinaigrette to the salad and toss to coat.

CREAMY SUCCOTASH SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk first 6 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• Char bell peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose peppers in paper bag; let stand 10 minutes. Peel, seed and coarsely chop peppers. Transfer to large bowl.
• Cook lima beans in large pot of boiling salted water until heated through, about 2 minutes. Drain beans; cool.
• Transfer beans to bowl with bell peppers. Mix in corn and green onions. Toss salad with enough dressing to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill. Serve cold or at room temperature.)

CREAMY BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, yogurt, onion, basil and salt if desired; mix well. Serve over greens and tomatoes.