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Grilled Corn Salad with Hazelnuts

Grilled corn salad with hazelnuts is a breeze to make and is bursting with flavor, featuring a smoky-sweet, tangy, and nutty crunch!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 375 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup hazelnuts toasted
  • 4 ears of corn husked
  • 1 garlic clove smashed and chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice (See Note 1)
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • Pinch salt
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil separated
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes (See Note 2)
  • 2 oz pecorino romano grated

Instructions

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  1. Toast hazelnuts in a small saute pan over medium heat. Shaking pan occasionally so they don’t burn, 8 minutes. Let cool. Roll in a paper towel to remove any skins.
  2. Brush corn with 1 tablespoon of oil and grill, turning to char on all sides, about 12 minutes total time. Allow to cool. (see Note 3)
  3. In a small bowl whisk together the garlic, orange juice, vinegar, one tablespoon oil and lemon zest to combine. Season with salt and set aside.
  4. Cut the kernels from each cob and add to vinaigrette. Add hazelnuts, mint, tarragon, and pepper and toss to combine. Grate fresh Pecorino Romano cheese on top, serve.

Notes

  • I have even used 1/4 cup orange concentrate for an even more intense orange flavor. Love it.
  • Aleppo pepper can be substituted here. I ground them into a powder in my spice grinder (or coffee grinder, mortar and pestle) and sprinkle on after. This is optional.
  • Alternatively, you could cut kernels from cobs and cook in a dry, large skillet over medium heat. Shake pan occasionally, until charred in spots, about 4 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 375kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 36.6g (12%) Protein 12.2g (24%) Fat 23.5g (36%) Saturated Fat 3.9g (20%) Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 14.7mg (5%) Sodium 285.5mg (12%) Fiber 6.1g (24%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 375

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 375kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 36.6g 12%
Protein 12.2g 24%
Fat 23.5g 36%
Saturated Fat 3.9g 20%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 14.7mg 5%
Sodium 285.5mg 12%
Fiber 6.1g 24%
Sugar 7g 14%

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