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Fresh Grilled Corn Salad with Zesty Lime Cilantro Dressing

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A quick and easy fresh grilled corn salad featuring a zesty lime-cilantro dressing, perfect for summer gatherings and light meals.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked and cleaned
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (or flat-leaf parsley as substitute)
  • Juice of 2 large limes (about 4 tablespoons)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey (or agave syrup for vegan option)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced (optional)
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
  2. Husk the ears of corn, removing all silk, and pat dry.
  3. Grill the corn directly on the grill, turning every 2-3 minutes for about 10-12 minutes until lightly charred but still juicy.
  4. Let the corn cool for a few minutes, then stand each ear upright and slice downward with a sharp knife to remove the kernels.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  6. In a mixing bowl, combine the grilled corn kernels with chopped cilantro, diced red onion, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and jalapeño if using.
  7. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat evenly.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice if needed.
  9. Let the salad sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

If corn is undercooked after cutting kernels, grill for an additional 1-2 minutes. Whisk dressing again if it separates before tossing. Store avocado separately to prevent browning when refrigerating leftovers.

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