Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad made with grilled corn and zucchini, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ears of fresh corn on the cob
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Fresh basil, cilantro, or parsley, for garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- Husk the corn and brush with olive oil.
- Place the corn on the grill and cook for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Brush the zucchini slices with olive oil and grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side until tender.
- Let the corn cool slightly before slicing the kernels off the cob.
- In a bowl, combine grilled corn, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad and toss gently.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm or chilled.
Notes
For a twist, add grilled mushrooms or use yellow squash instead of zucchini.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: grilled salad, corn, zucchini, summer, healthy, vegetarian