Description
Chili-Lime Grilled Corn Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. With sweet, grilled corn accented by zesty lime and spices, this salad is not just a side; it’s a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Bursting with colors and flavors, it pairs beautifully with barbecue meats or can be enjoyed on its own. Easy to prepare in just a few steps, this salad will have everyone asking for your recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh sweet corn
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Husk the corn and grill directly on the grates for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until lightly charred.
- Allow the corn to cool for 5 minutes before cutting the kernels off into a large bowl.
- Add red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro to the bowl with grilled corn.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle dressing over salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg