summer corn and smoked trout dinner salad

Directions:

1. Toast rye bread. Mince garlic very finely, almost to a paste and mix with butter. Set aside for the moment.
2. Heat olive oil in saute pan to hot, but not smoking. Add in shallots and peppers and a pinch of sea salt. Saute 2-3 mins over medium heat, until shallots start to get translucent. Add green beans and saute another 5-8 minutes, until everything is tender, but still has a crunch. Add corn kernals and saute 2-3 minutes. Take pan off of heat, tear basil into large pieces and stir to combine. Heat will wilt basil, but not over cook.
3. Add lemon juice, maple syrup, mustard and 3 tablespoons olive oil and a pinch of sea salt in blender. Blend until combined. Pour over corn and pepper mixture. Toss to coat all the veggies.
4. Split corn and pepper mixture between two large soup bowls (use 4 smaller bowls or plates is serving as appetizer). Break smoked trout into large pieces and divide between bowls, placing it on top of corn mixture. Spread garlic butter on toasted rye bread while it is still warn and serve along side the salad. Garnish with piece of the purple basil for dramatic flair.