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close up view of charred corn salad with avocado, tomatoes, peppers, basil, green onions and feta

Summery Charred Corn Salad Recipe

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  • Author: Erica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Chop + Grill
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This smoky, sweet and savory charred corn salad is bursting with fresh summer flavor. Tossed with avocado, feta, and a zesty dressing made right in the bowl. It’s the perfect BBQ side dish.


Ingredients

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  • 4 ears corn, grilled, kernels removed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 4 mini peppers, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado, cubed
  • 1/2 cup basil, chiffonade
  • 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
  • 2 oz feta, cubed
  • 1 lime, juice of
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon hot honey (or sub regular honey)
  • 1 teaspoon EACH smoked paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Char the corn: Grill the corn for 1-2 minutes per side, 4-6 minutes total. You can do this on an outdoor grill or if you have a gas stovetop, over the gas flame. Use a sharp knife to remove the charred kernels from the cob.
  2. Spritz the avocado: To prevent browning, squeeze lime juice on the avocado cubes and season with a pinch of salt.
  3. Combine: In a large bowl, combine the corn kernels, peppers, onion, avocado, basil, green onions and feta. Add the juice of a whole lime, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon each smoked paprika, garlic powder and kosher salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Toss until well combined. Serve at room temperature.

I love to serve this with my marinated flat iron steak or grilled balsamic chicken and easy garlic bread.

Notes

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Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
  • Calories: 205
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 101 mg
  • Fat: 13.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20.7 g
  • Fiber: 4.4 g
  • Protein: 4.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 8.4 mg