Grilled Corn Salad

Total Time Prep: 15 mins. Cook: 20 mins.
Yield about 8 cups
Test Kitchen Approved
This grilled corn salad is easy to make and packed with veggies and flavor, which means it's always welcome on the table.

Ingredients

  • 6 medium ears sweet corn, husked
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon grated lime zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup Cotija cheese
  • 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled, chopped

Directions

  1. Preheat grill to 350°. Grill corn until lightly charred on all sides, about 20 minutes. Let cool. Use a sharp knife to cut kernels off the cob; discard cob.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together oil, lime juice, lime zest, salt and pepper. Stir in corn, tomatoes, red pepper, cucumber, cilantro, red onion, green onion and cheese. Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve. Just before serving, fold in avocado.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 149 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 176mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.

I absolutely love cilantro and add it to recipes whenever I can. I'm also a fan of corn on the cob, and especially of the flavor that grilling the corn brings out. This recipe was born from the love of these ingredients. —Misty Tudor, Ajax, Ontario
Recipe Creator

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