Description
This Zesty Grilled Corn Salad is a vibrant and easy-to-make dish perfect for summer barbecues and picnics. It combines sweet grilled corn with crisp vegetables and a smoky lime dressing for a burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ears Corn on the Cob
- 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
- 1 medium Jalapeño Pepper
- 1/2 medium Red Onion
- 1/4 cup Cilantro
- 1/2 cup Cotija Cheese
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, around 400°F.
- Grill the corn for about 6 minutes, turning every 2 minutes until charred.
- Remove the corn and let it cool. Cut the kernels off the cobs.
- In a bowl, combine the corn, diced bell pepper, sliced jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and lime juice.
- Pour dressing over salad and gently fold to combine.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Allow the salad to sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Best enjoyed cold.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg