How to Make Grilled Corn Salad with Chayote Squash - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grilled corn salad with chayote squash is a delicious and refreshing side dish that perfectly captures the flavors of summer. With its colorful array of fresh vegetables and zesty dressing, this salad is not only a feast for the eyes, but also a burst of flavors and textures in every bite.

The star ingredients of this recipe are the grilled corn and chayote squash, both of which bring a delightful sweetness and crunch to the dish. The corn is charred to perfection on the grill, adding...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or more to taste
  • 8 ears corn, shucked
  • 2 chayote squash, peeled and quartered
  • 2 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise
  • 2 Anaheim chile peppers
  • 1 medium red onion, minced
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, minced
  • 1 medium lime, zested and juiced
  • 1 pinch salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 50 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs 35 mins
  • Total Time: 9 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Oil corn, chayote squash, zucchini, and chile peppers; place on a rack for 5 minutes to allow excess oil to drip off.
  • Transfer vegetables to the preheated grill and cook until they have a nice brown crust, 10 to 15 minutes. The corn should have some kernels that are close to burning, and the peppers will be expanding and making popping noises. Remove from the grill and allow to cool, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove and discard the plastic-like skin from the peppers by scraping the blade of a knife along the outsides. Mince peppers, dice zucchini and chayote, and cut corn kernels off the cobs. Transfer all to a bowl and add onion, cilantro, lime zest and juice, and salt to taste. Add more olive oil if the mixture is dry or if you want the flavor to be more pronounced.
  • Nutrition

    166 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 58mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 53mg
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 715mg