Description
This Grilled Corn Salad recipe is a colorful and flavorful dish that captures the essence of summer. Fresh corn, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, avocado, and cilantro come together with a zesty lime dressing to create a refreshing salad that’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a side dish any time of the year.
Ingredients
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Fresh Corn Salad:
- 4 ears fresh corn (husks removed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 avocado (diced)
- juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta or cotija cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the Corn: Brush the corn with olive oil and grill for 10-12 minutes until lightly charred. Cut the kernels off the cob.
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and avocado. Drizzle with lime juice, season with salt, pepper, and chili powder. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve: Sprinkle with crumbled cheese before serving. Enjoy immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- To save time, you can use frozen grilled corn (thawed) when fresh corn is not available.
- This salad pairs well with grilled meats, tacos, or as a summer potluck side.
- Add black beans for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
