Charred Corn Salad
an easy and flavorful side dish that's perfect for busy weeknight dinners, picnics, and barbecues.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 273kcal
Equipment
- 1 grill or grill pan
Ingredients
- 4 ears of corn, shucked
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon ground paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Dressing
- ½ cup finely diced red onion
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- 3 Tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 fresh squeezed limes)
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and thinly sliced into rounds
Remaining salad ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons roughly chopped cilantro leaves
- 2 Tablespoons roughly chopped mint leaves
- 2 Tablespoons roughly chopped parsley leaves
Instructions
- Heat your grill or grill pan to medium (350-450°F).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the ¼ cup olive oil, paprika, salt, cumin, and black pepper.
- Brush each corn on the cob with the spiced olive oil mixture.
- Grill each corn on the cob for approximately 10-14 minutes, turning regularly and basting with more of the spiced olive oil mixture if desired. Grill until just charred on all sides. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- While the corn is cooling make the dressing. In a large bowl, whisk together the red onion, garlic, lime juice, 2 Tablespoons olive oil, jalapeno.
- Cut the kernels off the corn and place into the bowl with the dressing.
- Add the roughly chopped cilantro, mint, and parsley leaves. Then toss all of the ingredients together just until combined. Taste, and add additional salt if you think it's necessary. Serve immediately.
Notes
Makes approximately 4-5 side dish servings.
Can be served warm or cold.
Storage: Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 337IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg