How to Make Grilled Corn and Red Cabbage Slaw - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grilled corn is a summertime staple that is loved by many for its sweet and smoky flavor. Paired with crunchy and colorful red cabbage slaw, it creates a refreshing and vibrant dish that is perfect for any barbecue or outdoor gathering. This Grilled Corn and Red Cabbage Slaw recipe is not only easy to make but also packed with a variety of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

The star ingredient of this dish is, of course, the grilled corn. When corn is grilled, i...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ears fresh sweet corn, husks removed
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ head red cabbage, shredded
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
  • ¼ cup crumbled queso fresco

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Cook corn on the hot grill until charred on all sides, about 15 minutes. Remove corn from the grill and cool.
  • Pour lime juice into a bowl; add cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper. Whisk olive oil into lime juice mixture until dressing is smooth.
  • Add cabbage and jalapeño pepper to dressing and toss. Cut corn from cob and mix into cabbage mixture. Crumble queso fresco over slaw; toss well.
  • Nutrition

    132 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 5mg
    • Sodium: 59mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 71mg
    • Calcium: 105mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 459mg