Grilled Corn Salad

Name: Grilled Corn Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: about 8 cups
Ingredients: 6 medium ears sweet corn, husked; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 1/2 tablespoon grated lime zest; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup chopped sweet red pepper; 1/2 cup chopped cucumber; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped red onion; 1/4 cup chopped green onions; 1/4 cup Cotija cheese; 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled, chopped

Total Time Prep: 15 mins. Cook: 20 mins.

Yield about 8 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

This grilled corn salad is easy to make and packed with veggies and flavor, which means it's always welcome on the table.

Ingredients

6 medium ears sweet corn, husked
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 tablespoon grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup Cotija cheese
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled, chopped

Directions

Preheat grill to 350°. Grill corn until lightly charred on all sides, about 20 minutes. Let cool. Use a sharp knife to cut kernels off the cob; discard cob.
In a large bowl, whisk together oil, lime juice, lime zest, salt and pepper. Stir in corn, tomatoes, red pepper, cucumber, cilantro, red onion, green onion and cheese. Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve. Just before serving, fold in avocado.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 149 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 176mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.