Spicy Grilled Corn Salad
Spicy Grilled Corn Salad
Ingredients
For the Grilled Corn
- 4 corn on the cob, husks removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the Spicy Lime Dressing
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (adjust to taste)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the Salad Assembly
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled (or feta cheese)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the corn for grilling: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Brush the mixture evenly over each ear of corn.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Grill the corn: Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Place the seasoned corn directly on the grill and cook, turning every few minutes, until kernels are tender and lightly charred on all sides, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
⏱️ 12 min
- 3
Prepare the dressing: While the corn cools, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, minced jalapeño, minced garlic, ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper in a medium bowl until smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Cut the corn: Once the grilled corn is cool enough to handle, stand each cob upright in a large bowl and carefully cut the kernels off the cob using a sharp knife. Discard the cobs.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Assemble the salad: To the bowl with the corn kernels, add the diced red onion, diced red bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled cotija cheese, and diced avocado. Pour the spicy lime dressing over the salad ingredients.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Toss and serve: Gently toss all ingredients until evenly coated with the dressing. Garnish with the remaining 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped cilantro. Serve immediately or chill for a short period to allow flavors to meld.
⏱️ 5 min
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Spicy Grilled Corn Salad
Ingredients
For the Grilled Corn
- 4 corn on the cob, husks removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the Spicy Lime Dressing
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (adjust to taste)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the Salad Assembly
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled (or feta cheese)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the corn for grilling: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Brush the mixture evenly over each ear of corn.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Grill the corn: Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Place the seasoned corn directly on the grill and cook, turning every few minutes, until kernels are tender and lightly charred on all sides, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
⏱️ 12 min - 3
Prepare the dressing: While the corn cools, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, minced jalapeño, minced garlic, ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper in a medium bowl until smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Cut the corn: Once the grilled corn is cool enough to handle, stand each cob upright in a large bowl and carefully cut the kernels off the cob using a sharp knife. Discard the cobs.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Assemble the salad: To the bowl with the corn kernels, add the diced red onion, diced red bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled cotija cheese, and diced avocado. Pour the spicy lime dressing over the salad ingredients.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Toss and serve: Gently toss all ingredients until evenly coated with the dressing. Garnish with the remaining 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped cilantro. Serve immediately or chill for a short period to allow flavors to meld.
⏱️ 5 min