Summer Salad with Grilled Corn
Shruthi
Summer Salad with Grilled Corn is light, colorful, and full of flavor.Grilled corn adds sweetness and a gentle smoky taste.Fresh vegetables bring crunch and balance.It’s a versatile salad perfect for summer meals and gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, contempoary
- 2 ears fresh corn, husks removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for grilling corn)
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
Brush corn with olive oil and grill over medium heat, turning occasionally, until lightly charred on all sides.
Remove corn from the grill and let it cool slightly, then slice the kernels off the cob.
In a large bowl, combine salad greens, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and herbs.Add grilled corn and gently toss. Whisk dressing ingredients together and drizzle over the salad just before serving.
- Use fresh, sweet corn for best flavour.
- Salad greens can be swapped with arugula or romaine.
- Cheese is optional for a lighter or vegan version.
- Best served fresh and slightly chilled.
- Adjust dressing acidity to taste.
Keyword BBQ side dish, fresh vegetable salad, grilled corn salad, healthy summer recipe, Summer salad recipes