Grilled Corn and Fresh Pepper Salad
Blue Ribbon Recipe
This grilled corn salad is a simple and tasty summer side dish. The tangy dressing is a nice contrast with the sweet, crisp corn. Red pepper and cilantro give the salad a fresh flavor that tastes of summer. Once the corn is grilled, this is very simple to throw together. A full-flavored side for the summer grilling season.
Ingredients
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2 cfresh cut corn, grilled
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1 cred bell pepper, chopped
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2 Tbspcheddar cheese, shredded
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2 Tbspolive oil, extra virgin
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2 Tbspfresh lime juice
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2 Tbspcilantro, fresh
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1/2 tspsalt
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1/2 tspblack pepper
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1/2 tspchili powder
How to Make Grilled Corn and Fresh Pepper Salad
- Preheat grill to med-high. Brush grill grate with oil. Grill corn, covered, turning often until kernels begin to char. Transfer to a cutting board to slightly cool.
- Combine olive oil, lime juice, minced cilantro, salt, pepper, and chili powder in a small bowl.
- Cut corn off of the cob and combine it with the chopped red bell pepper.
- Add the lime-cilantro vinaigrette and mix well.
- Add cheddar cheese (crumbled queso fresco may be used instead of cheddar as well).
