Summer grilled corn salad
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4.6
Summer grilled corn salad
Description
This Summer grilled corn salad starts with fresh corn cobs boiled for 10 minutes until tender. After draining, the corn is brushed with olive oil and grilled in a hot pan or over coals, which enhances the natural sweetness and adds a light char. After cooling, the kernels are cut off the cobs.
These grilled kernels are mixed with finely chopped red onion, ripe tomatoes, fresh chopped basil, and crumbled feta cheese. The salad is dressed with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to keep the flavors bright and balanced. The feta adds a creamy, salty contrast.
This salad combines the sweetness of corn and tomatoes with the sharpness of onion and lemon, and the herbaceous freshness of basil. It works well as a side dish for barbecues or light meals.
The salad can be assembled up to four hours before serving; however, dress it just before serving to maintain texture. It holds up well during that time, making it convenient for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 6 corn shucked, ears, fresh
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
for the salad
- 1 red onion finely chopped
- 2-3 cups tomatoes chopped, ripe
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1 cup basil chopped, fresh
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- lemon juice of 1
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the corn in a pot of boiling water for 10 minutes.
- Drain then brush with olive oil and grill in a hot grill pan (or over hot coals).
- Remove and allow to cool for 10 minutes then slice the kernels off the cobs.
- Combine the grilled corn kernels with the remaining salad ingredients.
- Dress with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper and mix to combine.
Notes
- Prepare the salad up to four hours ahead; dress with olive oil and lemon juice immediately before serving for best texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 214kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 283mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 281mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 860IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 11.6mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 140mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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