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Fresh Grilled Corn Salad with Feta

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A bright and satisfying summer salad featuring smoky grilled corn, tangy feta, and a zesty lime cilantro dressing. Perfect for barbecues and quick gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 2 limes (about 4 tablespoons)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
  2. Husk the corn and remove all silk strands. Brush each ear lightly with olive oil.
  3. Grill the corn directly on the grill grates, turning every 2-3 minutes for even char marks, about 10-12 minutes total until tender and slightly blackened.
  4. Let the corn cool slightly, then slice the kernels off the cob with a sharp knife.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  6. In a large bowl, toss the corn kernels with chopped cilantro, diced red onion, jalapeño (if using), and crumbled feta.
  7. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently mix to coat evenly without breaking up the feta too much.
  8. Let the salad sit for 10 minutes at room temperature before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

Brush corn with olive oil to prevent sticking and ensure even charring. Soak diced red onions in cold water for 10 minutes to reduce sharpness. Gently toss salad to avoid breaking up feta. Dressing can be made ahead and stored up to 3 days refrigerated. Salad tastes great made a day ahead if dressing is added just before serving.

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Keywords: grilled corn salad, feta salad, summer salad, BBQ side dish, lime cilantro dressing, fresh corn salad

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