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Grilled Corn Salad

For the Salad

  • ▢ 4 ears of corn, husk removed
  • ▢ 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ▢ salt and pepper, for seasoning corn
  • ▢ ½ cup red onion, diced
  • ▢ ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
  • ▢ ¾ cup english cucumber, diced
  • ▢ ½ an avocado, diced
  • ▢ ½ cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • ▢ 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon jalapeno, minced
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
  • ▢ 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds

Cilantro Lime Dressing

  • ▢ ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ▢ 2 tablespoons mint
  • ▢ ¼ cup cilantro
  • ▢ 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ▢ zest of 1 lime
  • ▢ 1 teaspoon of honey, maple syrup or agave work great here as well for a vegan alternative
  • ▢ 2 cloves garlic
  • ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
  • ▢ freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Lightly brush each of the ears of corn with olive oil and then generously sprinkle with salt and pepper.

  • Heat your grill and once hot, add corn. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, rotating so that every side gets a bit charred, 10-12 minutes total. Once done, let cool enough to handle and then cut the kernels off of the cob and transfer to a large bowl.

  • Add the onion, bell pepper, cucumber, tomato, avocado, garlic, jalapeno, sunflower seeds and cilantro to the bowl.

  • Make your dressing by adding all of the dressing ingredients to a blender and blend until combined. About 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  • Drizzle the dressing onto the corn salad and combine. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!