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Creamy Mexican Grilled Corn and Zucchini Salad

An EASY zucchini salad that's ready in 15 minutes and so flavorful!! Corn, zucchini, cilantro, and queso fresco are tossed in a DELISH creamy lime sauce!!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 261 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 4 ears fresh corn cleaned
  • olive oil as necessary to coat
  • 2 large zucchini trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 3 green onions trimmed and sliced into thin rounds
  • about 1/3 cup finely minced fresh cilantro or to taste
  • 6 ounces Greek yogurt I used 0% fat
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons agave nectar honey may be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
  • about 4 ounces queso fresco diced small (I find the cheese at my regular grocery store but if you can’t find it easily, feta, goat, or a sharp white cheddar cheese may be substituted)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat outdoor grill to medium-high heat or use an indoor grill pan and heat over medium-high heat.
  2. Evenly and liberally drizzle the corn with olive oil and massage it into the ears; set aside on a plate.
  3. Add the zucchini pieces to a grill basket (if you don’t have a grill basket you’ll need to cut them in large enough rounds so they don’t fall through the grates) and evenly drizzle with olive oil to coat.
  4. Place the corn and zucchini on the grill and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until it’s as cooked as desired; rotate corn a quarter turn every couple of minutes to ensure even cooking and toss zucchini every couple of minutes.
  5. Place cooked corn on a cutting board and using a sharp knife, cut the kernels off the cobs, and place the kernels into a large bowl.
  6. Add the zucchini, green onions, and cilantro to the bowl; set aside.
  7. To a medium bowl, add the Greek yogurt, lime juice, agave, salt, pepper, and whisk until smooth. Taste and add more lime juice, agave, salt, etc. if desired.
  8. Evenly drizzle sauce over corn and zucchini and stir to combine. Taste and add more salt or pepper if desired.
  9. Add the queso fresco and stir to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve chilled.

Notes

  • Extra will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 261kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 763mg (32%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 13g (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 261

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 261kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 763mg 32%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 13g 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.