Grilled Street Corn Salad
Here’s a fun, delicious, and snackable recipe for all of us who have been working so hard this whole year to sit back and enjoy this long weekend. Whether you’re BBQing or not, a flavor-packed and fresh summery salad will go with almost anything you’re cooking up. Fitting to the theme, putting this salad together requires very little labor.
Ingredients:
- 4 ears fresh corn, husked
- Extra virgin olive oil, for brushing
- 1½ tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- ⅓ cup chopped scallions
- ¼ cup crumbled Cotija, or feta cheese
- ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika or chili powder
- 1 jalapeño, diced
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Directions:
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Brush the corn with olive oil and grill for 2 minutes per side, or until char marks form. Remove from grill and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the mayo, garlic, and lime zest and juice.
- Slice the kernels off the corn and add to the bowl along with the scallions.
- Stir to coat, then add the cheese, cilantro, smoked paprika, jalapeño, and salt.
- Season to taste and serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
