Description
Chili-Lime Grilled Corn Salad is a vibrant and zesty summer side dish that will elevate any barbecue or picnic. This refreshing salad features sweet, charred corn paired with fresh lime juice, spicy chili powder, and colorful vegetables, making it a crowd-pleaser at gatherings. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, this dish not only looks stunning but also brings friends and family together for memorable meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
Instructions
- Grill the Corn: Preheat grill on medium-high. Remove husks from corn and lightly brush with olive oil. Grill each ear for about 10 minutes until charred and tender. Let cool before cutting kernels off.
- Prepare the Dressing: Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Chop & Combine: In a large mixing bowl, combine grilled corn kernels, red onion, cilantro, and bell peppers if using.
- Add Dressing: Pour dressing over the corn mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Taste & Adjust: Sample the salad and adjust seasoning to your preference.
- Serve: Enjoy warm or chilled; garnish with additional cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg