This Charred Corn Delight Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish packed with sweet, smoky corn, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing. It’s the perfect side dish for grilled meats, tacos, or summer BBQs!
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 4 ears fresh corn, husked
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, deseeded and finely chopped
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ cup crumbled feta or cotija cheese (optional)
For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Char the Corn
- Brush the corn with olive oil and season with a little salt.
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the kernels are charred and smoky.
- Let cool, then cut the kernels off the cob.
2. Make the Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
3. Assemble the Salad
- In a large bowl, combine charred corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, bell pepper, and cilantro.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Add diced avocado and feta or cotija cheese right before serving.
4. Serve & Enjoy!
- Best served chilled or at room temperature.
- Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges for a fresh touch.
Tips for the Best Charred Corn Salad
✔ Use fresh, sweet corn – It makes all the difference in flavor and texture!
✔ No grill? You can roast corn in a dry skillet over medium-high heat until charred.
✔ Want extra heat? Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or more jalapeño.
This Charred Corn Delight Salad is the ultimate easy, fresh, and flavorful summer dish that pairs well with anything!
Let me know if you need any tweaks! 🌽🥑🍅
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