Easy Charred Corn Salad Recipe
Our Easy Charred Corn Salad Recipe is quick to make with fresh corn kernels and a light lime dressing.
Servings: 4
Calories: 112kcal
Ingredients
Lime Dressing:
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a large non-stick skillet heat 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium high heat.
- Add the corn kernels and cook until the corn is getting charred and beginning to brown, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
- In a servng bowl, combine the charred corn, radishes, scallions and cilantro.
- In a small bowl whisk 1 Tablespoon olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, kosher salt and black pepper until blended.
- Stir the vinaigrette into the vegetables and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve the charred corn as a side dish or a topping on tacos, chicken, burgers, steak or seafood.
Notes
Recipe Tips
- When cutting corn kernels off of the corn cobs, be sure to use a sharp knife.
- This recipe makes 2 1/2 cups of corn salad and can easily be doubled to feed more people
- Stir in sliced fresh jalapeno rings
- Add black beans to the corn salad
- Add diced red bell pepper
Nutrition
Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 164mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg