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Fresh Grilled Corn Salad Recipe Easy Homemade Feta Lime Dressing

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A quick and easy fresh grilled corn salad with smoky charred corn, tangy feta, and a bright lime-cilantro dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings and a crowd-pleasing side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked and cleaned
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, packed and chopped
  • Juice of 2 medium limes (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced (optional)
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F or 200°C).
  2. Remove husks and silk from the corn, then brush each ear lightly with olive oil.
  3. Grill the corn, turning every 2-3 minutes to get even char marks all around, about 10-12 minutes total until kernels are tender and browned in spots.
  4. Allow the corn to cool slightly for about 5 minutes until warm but not hot.
  5. Stand each ear upright on a cutting board and slice downward with a sharp knife to remove kernels.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, minced garlic, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper until combined.
  7. In a larger bowl, toss the grilled corn kernels with chopped cilantro, red onion, jalapeño (if using), and crumbled feta.
  8. Pour the lime-cilantro dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lime juice if needed.
  10. Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

Notes

If you don’t have a grill, use a broiler but watch the corn closely to avoid burning. For more smoky flavor, grill corn with husks on for 5 minutes, then peel and finish grilling. Let the salad rest for 10-15 minutes to enhance flavor. Can be made vegan by substituting feta with vegan cheese or tofu and adding toasted nuts for texture.

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Keywords: grilled corn salad, feta lime dressing, summer salad, easy side dish, backyard barbecue, fresh corn salad

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