Grilled Corn-and-Butter Bean Salad

Ingredients

• 1 (16-oz.) package frozen butter beans*
• 4 ears fresh corn, husks removed
• 1 large red onion, cut into thick slices
• 1 large red bell pepper, cut into thick rings
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 garlic clove, pressed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 cup halved grape tomatoes

Preparation

1. 1. Cook butter beans according to package directions; drain and cool completely (about 20 minutes).
2. 2. Meanwhile, preheat grill to 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat. Grill corn, covered with grill lid, 15 minutes or until done, turning every 4 to 5 minutes. (Some kernels will begin to char and pop.) At the same time, grill onion and bell pepper, covered with grill lid, 5 minutes on each side or until tender. Cool all vegetables completely (about 20 minutes).
3. 3. Cut kernels from cobs. Discard cobs. Chop onion and bell pepper into 1/2-inch pieces.
4. 4. Stir together mayonnaise and next 5 ingredients. Stir in tomatoes, corn kernels, and onion and pepper pieces. Add salt to taste. Cover and chill 2 to 8 hours before serving. Store in refrigerator up to 3 days.
5. *Fresh butter beans may be substituted.