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Fresh Grilled Corn Salad with Zesty Lime Cilantro Dressing

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A quick and easy summer salad featuring smoky grilled corn, crisp veggies, and a bright lime cilantro dressing. Perfect as a side or a light meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked and cleaned
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, finely diced
  • ½ small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes, freshly squeezed)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high. Husk the corn and remove all silk strands. Rinse and pat dry.
  2. Place the corn directly on the grill. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes until kernels have a nice char and golden brown spots.
  3. Let the grilled corn cool for 5 minutes. Hold the cob upright on a cutting board and slice downward to remove kernels.
  4. Finely dice the red bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeño. Halve the cherry tomatoes if using. Chop the cilantro roughly.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. In a large bowl, combine grilled corn kernels, chopped vegetables, and cilantro. Pour dressing over and toss gently but thoroughly.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra lime juice, salt, or pepper if needed.
  8. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled, garnished with extra cilantro or lime wedges if desired.

Notes

For best texture, toss salad with dressing just before serving. Dressing can be made ahead but add garlic just before mixing to avoid bitterness. If making ahead, keep dressing separate to prevent sogginess. Frozen corn can be used if thawed and charred briefly.

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