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

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy fresh, light and vibrant salads packed with seasonal produce. One of our favorite summer salads is a refreshing Summer Salad with Grilled Corn. This salad is a celebration of the flavors and colors of the season, featuring sweet grilled corn, ripe tomatoes, creamy avocado and crisp arugula, all tossed in a zesty lime vinaigrette.

Grilling the corn adds a smoky depth of flavor to the salad and brings out the natural sweetness of the corn. It's a simp...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ears sweet white corn, husked
  • 8 ounces canned white beans, rinsed and drained
  • ½ red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 Roma tomato, chopped
  • 3 leaves fresh spinach, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon Gorgonzola cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • avocado, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 19 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 54 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add corn; cook until almost tender, about 6 minutes. Drain.
  • Preheat grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill corn until charred, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Allow to cool until easily handled, about 10 minutes.
  • Cut kernels off the corn cobs into a large bowl. Stir in white beans, red bell pepper, tomato, spinach, cilantro, Gorgonzola cheese, and chives.
  • Mix olive oil, white vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl. Pour over corn mixture and stir to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and chill, at least 1 hour.
  • Top with chopped avocado before serving.
  • Nutrition

    468 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 6mg
    • Sodium: 173mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 16g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 65mg
    • Calcium: 150mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1492mg