Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad made with grilled corn, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the corn for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred.
- Remove the corn from the grill and let it cool slightly.
- Once cool, cut the kernels off the cob and place them in a large bowl.
- Add the diced red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle some feta cheese on top before serving.
- This salad can be made a day in advance; just add the dressing right before serving.
- Feel free to customize with other vegetables like cherry tomatoes or avocado.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Grilled Corn Salad, Summer Salad, Healthy Salad, Vegetarian Recipe