How to Make Grilled Corn Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grilled corn salad is an irresistible summer dish that combines the smoky flavor of grilled corn with the freshness of juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and zesty herbs. This vibrant salad is a great way to celebrate the season's bounty and make the most of summer's sweet corn.

Grilling the corn adds a wonderful charred flavor that elevates the dish, giving it a unique and delicious taste. The combination of the sweet and smoky corn with the bright, juicy tomatoes and crunchy cucumbers...

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Ingredients

  • 6 ears freshly shucked corn
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 medium Roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • ½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped, or more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil, or to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Roast corn on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until tender and specks of black appear, about 10 minutes. Remove from the grill and let sit until just cool enough to handle, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Holding a corn cob over a large bowl, use a knife to carefully slice warm kernels directly into the bowl; discard cob. Repeat with remaining corn.
  • Add bell pepper, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, olive oil, salt, and pepper; toss until evenly mixed. Let sit until flavors have blended, at least 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    103 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 43mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 27mg
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 361mg