Grilled Corn Salad
Charred corn kernels tossed with cherry tomatoes, red onion, coriander and lime in a light dressing.
Photograph credit: Grilled corn, corn cobs by anuppanthi · Pixabay Content License · Pixabay
The first sign it is ready is the smell: corn sugars catching on a hot grill and turning smoky. The char is the point of the dish, and it takes a hotter fire than most people expect.
Brush the cobs with oil and grill them over a high heat for 8 to 10 minutes, turning every couple of minutes, until the kernels are flecked with brown and black. Cook a few minutes more if you want more char. Cool them for 5 minutes, stand each cob on its end and slice the kernels off with a sharp knife. Cut the kernels off while the corn is warm. Cold kernels stick to the cob.
Whisk the lime juice, oil, chilli flakes and salt and toss with the warm corn, so it absorbs the dressing.
Fold in the tomatoes, onion and coriander just before serving, and taste again for salt and lime.
How to Make Grilled Corn Salad
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Heat a grill or griddle pan to high. Brush the corn with the vegetable oil and grill for 8 to 10 minutes, turning, until flecked with brown and black.
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Cool for 5 minutes, then slice the kernels from the cobs.
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Whisk the lime juice, olive oil, chilli flakes and salt and toss with the warm kernels.
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Fold in the tomatoes, onion and coriander and serve.
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Tips That Matter
- Grill over a high heat.
- Cut the kernels off while warm.
- Dress the corn while it is warm.
- Add the tomatoes at the end.
Swaps and Variations
- Lemon is the everyday swap for lime in this kind of dish — the acidity plays the same role even though the flavour is not identical.
Serve It With
Grilled chicken · Burgers · Tacos · Grilled fish
Leftovers and Storage
Keeps in the fridge for 2 days. Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition per Serving
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