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Fresh Grilled Jalapeño Corn Salad with Easy Zesty Lime Dressing

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A smoky, spicy, and fresh corn salad featuring grilled jalapeños and a zesty lime dressing, perfect for quick meals and summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
  • 2 medium jalapeños (seeds in or out depending on heat preference)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • ½ medium red onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 2 large limes (about 4 tablespoons)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt to taste (preferably kosher salt)
  • Freshly cracked ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
  2. Remove husks and silk from the corn. Slice jalapeños in half lengthwise, leaving seeds in for heat or scraping them out for milder flavor.
  3. Grill corn and jalapeños: corn for 10-12 minutes until charred in spots and tender, jalapeños for 5-7 minutes until blistered and softened.
  4. Let grilled vegetables cool slightly. Cut kernels off the corn by standing the ear upright and slicing downward. Chop jalapeños into small pieces.
  5. Dice the red bell pepper and finely chop the red onion and cilantro.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper until well combined.
  7. In a large bowl, combine corn kernels, chopped jalapeños, bell pepper, onion, and cilantro. Pour dressing over and toss gently until evenly coated.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed.
  9. Chill the salad for 15-20 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Adjust jalapeño seeds to control heat level. Letting the salad rest chilled enhances flavor melding. If no grill is available, use a grill pan or broiler to char vegetables. Optional: add crumbled cotija or feta cheese for a dairy twist or avocado for creaminess.

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Keywords: grilled corn salad, jalapeño corn salad, lime dressing, summer salad, spicy corn salad, easy corn salad, grilled vegetables salad

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