Summer Succotash

The Wednesday Santa Monica farmer's market makes me happy that it's summer, and generally happy to be alive. Picked up some fava beans, corn, avocado, and grape tomatoes. Blanched the fava beans then boiled them in butter and salted water, sauteed the shucked corn with olive oil butter salt and pepper, diced the avocado, halved the tomatoes. Tossed all the ingredients together with more olive oil, a splash of red wine vinegar, and tossed in some chiffonaded mint. Seasonal heaven.
Grilled up some veggies too: asparagus, white button mushrooms, red bell peppers, and onions

Dined al fresco...obviously.