Grilled Corn Salad

Our Grilled Corn Salad recipe is a summer salad that is packed with flavor from grilled summer corn, fresh tomatoes, avocados, lime juice, red onion and cilantro.

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If you eat with your eyes, you’ll definitely want to start here with this Grilled Corn Salad with garden fresh veggies and lime. You’re going to absolutely love this. It is one of our all-time favorite side salads for BBQ season. The cilantro and lime dressing combined with juicy fresh grilled sweet corn with tomatoes and avocados makes amazing summer fresh corn salad that everyone will love. Your farmer’s market haul is going to be put to good use in this charred corn salad.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• It’s an easy, healthy side dish and one that everyone loves.
• The homemade lime dressing adds a punch of citrus and it also keeps the avocado from turning brown.
• It’s perfect as a make ahead recipe because the flavors get better when they chill together. Perfect for summer entertaining!

Ingredients for Corn Salad

• Fresh corn on the cob – You could also use canned or frozen and saute it in a frying pan, but fresh on the grill gives you the best flavor and texture!
• Olive oil – Used to make the dressing for this salad, you can also use vegetable oil, canola oil or whatever you have on hand with a high smoke point.
• Fresh lime juice – Skip the bottle which has extra sugar added to it.
• Seasonings – Ground black pepper, ground cumin and salt.
• Diced avocado – Make sure it’s still slightly firm or it will mash into the salad when you mix it.
• Cherry tomatoes – Cut in half, you could also use a Roma tomato and dice it.
• Red onion – Finely chop the red onion for great added flavor.
• Cilantro – Finely chopped, gives it the perfect burst of Mexican flavor.

What Else Can I Add To Grilled Corn Salad?

• Cheese: Mix in some crumbled feta cheese or cotija cheese.
• Veggies: Amp up the color, crunch and flavor with diced jalapeno, red bell pepper or chopped fresh spinach.
• Beans: Mix in some black beans or pinto beans.
• Fresh herbs: Swap the cilantro for fresh parsley or chives.

How to Make Grilled Corn Salad

1. Brush shucked corn with olive oil and season with salt. Grill until corn is tender and has nice char marks. Let it cool.
2. Cut the kernels off the cobs with a sharp knife and place in a large bowl.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil and salt, lime juice, cumin and black pepper. Set aside.
4. Add avocado, tomatoes, diced onion and cilantro to the bowl with the corn. Pour the dressing over the top and toss to combine.

Storage

Grilled corn salad will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few days. The flavors only get better.

Pick up the ingredients for this grilled corn salad and make it this week. Once you try it, you will be making this easy, delicious salad all summer long.

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Grilled Corn Salad

This summer salad is packed with flavor from grilled corn, fresh tomatoes, avocados, lime juice, red onion and cilantro. Mix this up for your next summer party!

Prep:15 minutes mins

Cook:15 minutes mins

Total:30 minutes mins

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Equipment

• Sharp Knife
• Cutting Board
• Mixing Bowls
• Small whisk
• Grill
• Basting brush

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 ears fresh corn husked
• ▢ 1 teaspoon salt divided
• ▢ 5 Tablespoons olive oil divided
• ▢ 2 limes juiced
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• ▢ 1 avocado diced into ½" pieces
• ▢ 1½ cups cherry tomatoes halved
• ▢ 2/3 cup red onion diced
• ▢ 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

• Clean grill and prepare for direct heat over medium, about 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Brush corn with 2 Tablespoons olive oil and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Grill over direct heat, with lid closed, until char marks have formed and corn is tender. This will take 10-15 minutes. Turn corn occasionally. Remove from grill and cool enough to handle. Cut the kernels from the cobs and place into large bowl.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil and salt, lime juice, cumin and ground black pepper. Set aside.
• Add diced avocado, sliced tomatoes, diced onion and chopped cilantro to bowl with corn. Pour dressing on top. Toss to gently combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 320kcal (16%), Carbohydrates: 24g (8%), Protein: 4g (8%), Fat: 25g (38%), Saturated Fat: 3g (19%), Sodium: 605mg (26%), Potassium: 744mg (21%), Fiber: 7g (29%), Sugar: 7g (8%), Vitamin A: 1910IU (38%), Vitamin C: 36.9mg (45%), Calcium: 45mg (5%), Iron: 1.6mg (9%)

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We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box is calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.

How To Serve Grilled Corn Salad

You may want to double (or triple!) this if you’re making it for family or friends. It’s so full of great crunch and everyone loves this salad! Grilled corn salad is also a great topper for our Chicken Street Tacos, Best Hamburger Recipe and BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza. Get the napkins ready!

Of course it is a great side dish alongside Marinated Grilled Vegetable and Steak Kabobs or Southwestern Pork Chops.

More Corn Recipes

• Grilled Corn Guacamole is a quick and easy appetizer that is bursting with summer flavors. Grab your favorite corn chips and dig in!
• Loaded with flavor and a deliciously creamy dressing, Mexican Street Corn will be the hit of your next BBQ.
• Flank Steak with Corn Salsa is a light and delicious summer dinner. The dry chili lime marinade makes a restaurant-quality meal everyone will rave over.
• Elevate juicy corn on the cob by making Elotes, a classic Mexican street corn that is perfectly spiced and doused in a creamy, cheesy sauce.