4.9 from 30 votes
Grilled Zucchini Corn Salad (Ultimate Summer Salad)
Described as the "best summer salad ever" by a reader, this grilled zucchini corn salad is always a winner with any crowd! Highlighting in-season produce, this recipe uses grilled zucchini and corn, crumbled feta cheese, and a light, bright lemon-olive oil dressing. Simple and quick to make, it’s a great grilled vegetable side salad for BBQs and cookouts, or it can be eaten on its own as a main meal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 192 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil 118 mL
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp each salt and pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 ears corn
- 3 large zucchini cut in half lengthwise
- 4 tsp lemon juice 20 mL
- 4-8 oz feta cheese 113 to 226 g
Instructions
- Oil: Combine oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Lightly brush corn and cut zucchini with ¼ cup of the mixture (keep the remainder).
- Grill: Grill veggies over medium/high heat, flipping occasionally to evenly cook, and charring some (but not all) for flavor. The zucchinis are done when they're a touch soft, about 10 minutes total. Corn may take a little longer, about 15 minutes, and is done when bright yellow with charred spots.
- Cut: Cut corn from stalk (it's hot, so you may need to grasp it with a paper towel). Cut zucchini into ½ inch wide pieces.
- Assemble: Whisk lemon juice into remaining oil mixture. Stir in grilled veggies and feta cheese (amount to your liking). Serve warm or cold.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 to 5 days. Great hot or cold!
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.5cup
Calories
192kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
319mg
(13%)
Potassium
313mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
250IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
22.3mg
(25%)
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 192
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 192kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 319mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 313mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 250IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 22.3mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.