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Grilled Corn and Zucchini Salad with Feta and Basil
This summery salad is made with grilled corn and zucchini tossed with creamy feta and fresh basil. The ideal side dish for backyard cookouts and barbecues!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 209 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 ears corn (shucked)
- 1 medium zucchini (cut in long strips)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 4 ounces feta cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup scallions (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Pre-heat grill over high heat. Brush both sides of the zucchini slices with half of half of the olive oil (2 tablespoons) and sprinle with salt and pepper. Place seasoned zucchini slices along with the corn on the cob on the grill. Grill zucchini until tender, about 4-7 minutes, turning once halfway through. Rotate corn every 2 minutes until all sides are slightly charred.
- Remove the veggies from the grill. Uesing a sharp knife, slice the corn into a large bowl. Next, slice the zucchini into bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl. Add all remaining ingredients to the bowl including feta, basil, scallions, lemon juice and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Toss well and season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
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Notes
- Can be served warm, room temperature or chilled.
Nutrition Information
Calories
209kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
323mg
(13%)
Potassium
180mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
420IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
14.3mg
(16%)
Calcium
159mg
(16%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 209kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 323mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 420IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 14.3mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 159mg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.