Description
Grilled Corn Salad with Mozzarella is a fresh, vibrant, and flavorful dish perfect for summer or a healthy meal any time. It combines the sweet smokiness of grilled corn kernels with creamy shredded mozzarella cheese (vegetal), fresh herbs, cherry tomatoes, and a zesty lime dressing for a balanced and delicious salad that works as a side, appetizer, or light main.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 fresh ears of corn on the cob
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (vegetal)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Optional
- 1/4 cup smoked turkey bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled
Instructions
- Prepare the Corn: Preheat your grill or grill pan. Husk the corn and brush each ear lightly with olive oil. Place on the grill and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred in spots and cooked through. Allow the corn to cool slightly before cutting the kernels off the cob with a sharp knife.
- Chop the Vegetables and Herbs: While the corn is grilling, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and finely chop the fresh basil and cilantro to prepare fresh and aromatic ingredients.
- Combine Ingredients in a Bowl: In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together the grilled corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, red onion, chopped herbs, and shredded mozzarella cheese (vegetal). If using smoked turkey bacon, cook it until crisp, crumble it, and mix into the salad now.
- Dress the Salad: Whisk together fresh lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all flavors evenly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the salad slightly warm or at room temperature to best enjoy the mix of textures and fresh flavors. Garnish with extra fresh herbs or lime wedges if desired.
Notes
- Choose fresh, in-season corn for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- Grill corn until lightly charred to keep kernels tender-crisp.
- Use room temperature ingredients to help flavors meld better.
- Select high-quality extra virgin olive oil for elevated taste.
- Prepare the dressing ahead of time to allow flavors to develop fully.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated and consume within 2 days.
- Gently reheat in a skillet to maintain texture; avoid microwaving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: grilled corn salad, mozzarella salad, summer salad, healthy salad, vegetarian salad, grilled corn, fresh herbs