The Best Grilled Corn Salad Recipe
This is the best grilled corn salad – absolutely perfect for summer time! This delicious salad pairs nicely with all of your favorite barbecue staples.
This simply delicious salad is a must make for your next back yard BBQ! It’s great when served as a side dish for smoked burgers, brisket or hot dogs!
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We also use this recipe as a substitute for salsa in our gatherings! Call it a savory corn salsa if you will because it’s really just another take on our classic salsa recipe.
Corn Salad Recipe:
This fresh corn salad makes the perfect side dish for summer cookouts! We love to use sweet summer corn cooked on an outdoor grill using this grilled corn in the husk method.
I love how fresh and colorful this salad is but even more so, how freaking easy it is to whip together when we’re hosting a barbecue!
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Supplies:
Corn Salad:
Ingredients:
- 4 ears of grilled corn, cooked
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/2 bunch of cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Cut the corn kernels from the corn cobs with a sharp knife. This is done best by holding the corn upright on a cutting board and slicing the kernels off in a downward motion.
2. Into the large mixing bowl combine the corn kernels, red pepper, hot pepper, tomatoes, onion and fresh herbs.
3. Add fresh lime juice, salt and pepper and toss corn mixture, mixing well.
4. Drizzle with a little olive oil to create a light dressing.
We love this combination of fresh ingredients and bright flavors but you may want to experiment and add…
Optional add ins:
- black beans
- green bell pepper
- chili peppers
- chili powder for a spicy kick
- feta cheese
Can you use other kinds of corn?
The short answer is yes, you may used canned corn kernels or frozen corn instead of grilled corn buuuuut… it won’t have the same delicious flavour.
This grilled corn salad is best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days.
This summer corn salad may be served simply with tortilla chips or as an easy side dish for smoked brisket, grilled baby back ribs or BBQ salmon.
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Grilled Corn Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 ears of grilled corn cooked
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper diced
- 1/2 red onion diced
- 1/2 bunch of cilantro chopped
- 1/2 lime juiced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the corn kernels from the corn cobs with a sharp knife. This is done best by holding the corn upright on a cutting board and slicing the kernels off in a downward motion.
- Into the large mixing bowl combine the corn kernels, red pepper, hot pepper, tomatoes, onion and fresh herbs.
- Add fresh lime juice, salt and pepper and toss corn mixture, mixing well.
- Drizzle with a little olive oil to create a light dressing.