White Bean Salad with Grilled Zucchini and Corn

The kids didn't love this, but Brett and I both thought it was pretty good.  And healthy ;).  Find the recipe and full instructions here.

This grilled zucchini salad with corn and marinated white beans is a delicious summer dinner or side dish recipe that's as easy to eat as it is to make. 

 CourseMain Course, Salad, Side Dish

 CuisineAmerican, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Vegetarian

 Prep Time10 minutes

 Cook Time20 minutes

 Cooling Time10 minutes

 Total Time30 minutes

 Servings4

Ingredients

• 1 can cannellini beans or 2 cups cooked from scratch
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lemon zested and juiced
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 tsp honey (I don't love honey, so I left this out.)
• 2 medium zucchini halved lengthwise (I used frozen zoodles)
• 2 ears corn husks and silks removed (I used frozen corn)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1/2 c torn basil leaves
• 1/4 c chopped pecans (we could take or leave these)
• 4 tbsp shaved pecorino cheese (I left this out, of course.)

Instructions

• Heat a grill over medium to medium-high heat. If using a charcoal grill, aim for 350-375*. 
• Toss the cannellini beans with the fresh rosemary. 
• Whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, and honey. Pour the lemon dressing over the beans and toss to combine. Set aside to marinate at room temperature for up to 30 minutes while you grill the zucchini and corn.
• Brush the zucchini halves and and corn with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. 
• Place the zucchini cut side down on the grill, and place the whole corn cobs directly on the grill. Grill the zucchini 5-6 minutes, or until charred, then flip and grill an additional 5-6 minutes. Grill the corn a total of 18-20 minutes, or until charred on all sides, rotating a quarter of a turn every 4-5 minutes. Remove the zucchini and corn from the grill as they finish and set aside on a plate until cool enough to handle. 
• Dice the zucchini, then slice the corn from the cobs. Add the grilled vegetables to the marinated white beans, then add the basil and chopped pecans and toss. 
• To serve as an entree, divide the salad between four plates, then garnish with pecorino cheese to taste. Alternatively, serve as a side dish with pecorino cheese on the side. This salad keeps in the fridge without the cheese garnish for up to three days in a tightly sealed container and can be served cold or room temperature.