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Grilled Corn Salad with Feta Cheese

Grilled corn salad with feta cheese recipe with step-by-step photos and a video. It is a combination of grilled corn with feta cheese, fresh tomatoes, crunchy bell peppers, cucumber, and a simple dressing. A delicious and vibrant salad packed with refreshing flavors and ready in no time. Perfect for a light meal or a side for a summer BBQ.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 265kcal
Author: Preeti Nayak

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

  • 3 cobs fresh corn, (husk and the silk removed)
  • ½ cup finely chopped onions
  • ½ cup chopped plum tomatoes
  • ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 cucumber chopped
  • ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
  • ½ cup feta cheese crumbled

For the dressing

  • 3 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper powder
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoon honey

Instructions

Preparations

  • Heat a grill pan or cast iron skillet over medium heat on the stove top. Lightly grease it with oil. Cook the corn turning occasionally for 8-10 minutes until char marks appear on them. Remove and set it aside for 5 minutes to cool down.
  • With the help of a sharp knife cut the corn kernels off the cob. Keep it aside.

Making the grilled corn salad

  • Combine all the salad ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  • In a medium size bowl, combine the salad dressing ingredients. Whisk it well.
  • Add the prepared dressing to the salad bowl and combine it well. Taste & adjust the seasoning. Add more salt, lemon juice & pepper as per taste.
  • Keep it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour to let the flavors blend together. It tastes best when served chilled.

Video

Notes

  1. You can grill the corn in an outdoor grill. Or you can grill it on a grill pan or cast-iron skillet on the stovetop.
  2. You can grill the corn in advance. Once cooled, remove the corn kernels off the cob. Transfer it to an airtight container in the refrigerator. Stays good for a week.
  3. You can cut all the veggies for meal prep and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It stays good for a week.

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcal