Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil, plus more for brushing
  • 1 large jalapeno
  • 1 ear of corn, shucked
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 scallion, white and green parts thinly sliced separately
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, plus leaves for garnish
  • Kosher salt
  • 3/4 pound mixed heirloom tomatoeshalved, quartered or sliced, depending on size
  • 2 ounces sugar snap peas, thinly sliced on the diagonal

Method

  • Light a grill or preheat a grill pan and brush the grate or pan with canola oil.
  • Lightly brush the jalapeno and corn with canola oil and grill over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until lightly charred all over, about 15 minutes.
  • Transfer to a plate to cool.
  • Peel, seed and chop the jalapeno.
  • Cut the corn kernels off the cob; discard the cob.
  • In a mini processor, combine the 2 tablespoons of canola oil with the olive oil, lime juice, scallion whites, chopped cilantro, jalapeno and half of the grilled corn kernels.
  • Pulse until a chunky dressing forms.
  • Season with salt.
  • In a large bowl, toss the tomatoes with the snap peas, scallion greens, the remaining corn and half of the dressing.
  • Toss to coat and transfer to a serving platter.
  • Spoon the remaining dressing over the salad and garnish with cilantro leaves.