I’ve made many corn salads over time, however this one received a very optimistic reception from my testing panel (aka my household and the CLJ staff) so I figured it was value sharing with the world. The important thing to this corn salad is that it is full of various textures and flavors: it is smoky, savory, and somewhat bit candy. There’s contemporary fruit in there, however they’re supporting characters. It is extremely simple and so shiny. It will likely be a staple all summer season with anything you are placing on the grill or within the smoker. It’s a must to give it a attempt.
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Be sure that to take a look at my out of doors grilling necessities listing for all of the issues that assist make this recipe simple!
The way to Make this Grilled Corn Salad
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To make this salad, you will begin by grilling some corn on the cob. You will additionally grill some pineapple. Begin with a complete pineapple (or at the very least pre-cut spears) so you’ll be able to wrangle them on the grates. Reduce off the outer peel, lower it in half and half once more so there are 4 tall items. Then you’ll be able to slice out the core so you could have 4 spears. As soon as the corn and pineapple have some good grill marks, you’ll be able to take them off to chill, after which lower the corn off the cob and cube the pineapple spears.
To the grilled components, I additionally add chopped honeydew melon for a refined sweetness, cherry tomatoes for a pop of coloration, inexperienced onions for a peppery observe, and contemporary cilantro as a result of to me it makes every part style brighter. Lastly, I combine collectively some contemporary lemon juice, honey, and my signature spice mix (coming quickly!) to make a light-weight dressing. Now you are able to serve it!
Wow, is that this good. It is so contemporary, mild, and balanced. The corn nonetheless has a crunch, however the slight smokiness from the grill provides it a extra magnetic taste profile.
Can You Make This In Advance?
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I might advocate that you just make it day-of due to the cilantro and tomatoes. However you’ll be able to put together it 4-5 hours upfront and let it sit within the fridge.
What to Serve with Grilled Corn Salad
My go-to for making this corn salad is to pair with any grilled meat of any sort, particularly seafood or rooster. It is also nice with a primary dish which may really feel heavy, and also you need to lighten it up: ribs, pulled pork, or wings could be nice with this corn salad. Listed here are some summer season dinner concepts to get you began:
I hope you like this one as a lot as everybody round me does!
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