by Justin Segelstrom
This grilled corn salad is loaded with flavor—smoky, creamy, and fresh with lime and herbs. It’s perfect as a side dish with anything coming off the grill.
Ingredients
- 4 ears fresh corn, husked
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
- 1½ tbsp mayonnaise
- 1½ tbsp sour cream
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- ⅓ cup chopped scallions
- ¼ cup crumbled Cotija cheese
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ¼ tsp chili powder
- 1 jalapeño, diced (*grill it with the corn for extra flavor)
- ¼ tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush corn with olive oil and grill 2 minutes per side, until charred.
- In a bowl, mix mayo, sour cream, garlic, lime zest, and juice.
- Slice corn kernels off the cob and add to the bowl with scallions and bell pepper. Stir to coat.
- Add Cotija, cilantro, chili powder, jalapeño, and salt. Mix well and serve warm or chilled.