Easy Grilled Corn Salad

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

This incredibly light and refreshing easy grilled corn salad recipe pairs well with Mexican food. It is easy to prepare and perfect for any summer party.

Ingredients

6 ears corn
5 medium plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 medium red onion, chopped
1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped
2 medium green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
2 Cook corn, covered, on the preheated grill until golden brown in spots, flipping occasionally, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool until easily handled; cut kernels from cobs. Place in a large bowl; add tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro and mix well.
3 Whisk oil, lemon juice, sugar, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl; stir into corn salad until well mixed. Chill until ready to serve.