Grilled Corn Salad

Name: Grilled Corn Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 ears corn, shucked and grilled; 1/4 c. toasted nuts (such as walnuts, pecans, or pistachios); 1 c. tender herbs (such as cilantro, basil, or parsley), chopped; 1/2 c. pickled onions; 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan; Juice of ½ lime; 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper

By Lena AbrahamPublished: Apr 22, 2022

Approved by the Delish Test Kitchen

2 Ratings

PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: ERIKA JOYCE

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

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This versatile, flavorful corn salad is the perfect way to use up leftover grilled corn. Mix and match your favorite cheeses, herbs, and nuts, but keep the citrus for brightness and oil for a little richness. And if you like a little *kick*, add some sliced jalapeños or a big pinch of red chili flakes. Delicious served cold or at room temperature, this easy dish is potluck gold.

Our favorite method for cutting corn of the cob goes like this: Place a small bowl upside-down inside a larger bowl. Rest corn vertically on the flat side of the smaller bowl and carefully cut downwards, allowing the kernels to fall into the larger bowl.

Pro tip: This salad can be so much more than just a side. Dip tortilla chips in it like a salsa, use it to top shrimp tacos or avocado toast, or stir in some boiled pasta plus a little more citrus and oil for a quick pasta salad.

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Ingredients

4
ears corn, shucked and grilled
1/4 cup
toasted nuts (such as walnuts, pecans, or pistachios)
1 cup
tender herbs (such as cilantro, basil, or parsley), chopped
1/2 cup
pickled onions
1/4 cup
freshly grated Parmesan
Juice of ½ lime
1 Tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Step 1Using a chef’s knife, carefully cut corn kernels off cob and place in a large bowl. Use the bottom of a measuring cup or small pan to crush toasted nuts into small pieces.
2. Step 2Add nuts, herbs, pickled onions, Parmesan, lime juice, and oil to bowl with corn. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Taste and add more lime juice, oil, or salt and pepper if necessary.