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Grilled Corn Salad with Cotija and Lime

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

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush corn with olive oil and grill 2 minutes per side, until charred.
  2. In a bowl, mix mayo, sour cream, garlic, lime zest, and juice.
  3. Slice corn kernels off the cob and add to the bowl with scallions and bell pepper. Stir to coat.
  4. Add Cotija, cilantro, chili powder, jalapeño, and salt. Mix well and serve warm or chilled.