We love fresh summer corn! Some of our other favorite ways to use it are Corn Chowder, Corn Fritters, and Grilled Mexican Street Corn Dip. I’m 100% in love with this easy, amazing grilled corn salad that is giving me allllllll the summer vibes these days. Grilled corn, cherry tomatoes, crispy cucumbers, creamy avocado, jalapeno and a light, tangy dressing makes for the best, fresh flavor that goes so well with any BBQ or main dish. This week I’m teaming up with some of my food blogging friends to celebrate the best flavors of summer in what we are calling Farmer’s Market Week. All week we will be sharing our favorite recipes that highlight ingredients you will find at your local farmer’s market all August long. You can find more farmer’s market inspiration at the bottom of this post after the recipe, so keep scrolling! I grabbed some of my favorite summer produce from the farmer’s market like corn on the cob, summer-ripe cherry tomatoes, and cucumbers to make this salad. Then I tossed them together with some cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno, and garlic in a creamy dressing made from mayo and greek yogurt or sour cream (whatever I happen to have on hand since I use them interchangeably in my cases). My family loved it and I think yours will too!
How to Make Grilled Corn Salad
I love cooking fresh summer corn on the grill because it concentrates the natural sugars in the corn, adding a wonderful sweetness and smoky flavor to this grilled corn salad. My favorite way to make grilled corn is by just grilling the corn shucked on the grill. My kids love to help with dinner by shucking the corn. First, remove the husk and silk, then lay the corn directly on a hot grill and cook it, turning occasionally until it gets charred on all sides. Grilling corn this way gives amazing grilled flavor that you don’t always get when you grill the corn in it’s husk. Plus, it requires less prep work and makes creating this grilled corn salad so much easier. You could even turn this grilled corn salad into a full-fledged summer meal in itself by adding diced grilled chicken to it. Or since it’s totally scoopable, you could even serve it with chips and treat it more like a dip for a perfect party appetizer.
More Summer Side Dish Recipes
BLT Pasta SaladWatermelon Basil Feta SaladSummer Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Poppy Seed DressingPeach Panzanella SaladCreamy Grape Salad
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