Description
This Grilled Corn Salad stands out with its vibrant flavors from fresh corn, juicy tomatoes, and crisp cucumbers. It’s easy to make and perfect for summer gatherings, offering a healthy and delicious option for a quick meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, shucked and silks removed
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered
- 1 english cucumber, sliced and quartered
- ½ medium red onion, diced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs (like parsley, dill, cilantro, basil, mint, and tarragon)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- optional: crumbled feta
Instructions
- Preheat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Lightly brush the corn with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Grill the corn for 8 to 10 minutes, rotating occasionally for even charring, then remove it to a plate.
- Once cool, shave the kernels off the cobs using a large knife.
- In a bowl, combine the corn kernels, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and herbs.
- Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper; stir well to combine.
- Garnish with crumbled feta if desired before serving.
Notes
Ensure the corn is fresh for the best flavor.
Feel free to mix in your favorite herbs or add avocado for extra creaminess.
This salad can be made a few hours ahead and chilled before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg