I love grilling fresh corn! It gives the kernels that wonderful fire-roasted taste that adds so much to this salad. The fresh mint and lemon are so refreshingly delicious and just unusual enough, combined with corn, that my guests invariably come back for more! I like to serve it in individual little “tapas” bowls, each topped with a slice of lemon and a sprig of fresh mint. It makes this beautiful salad that much more special and festive!
Grilled Corn Salad with Fresh Mint
Author: Catherine Katz
Serves: 10-12 "tapas"
Ingredients
- For grilling the corn:
- 8 fresh ears of corn, husked
- 2 Tsp extra virgin olive oil
- Dressing
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ red onion, finely diced (optional)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ½ cup fresh mint, coarsely chopped
- Fresh ground pepper to taste
- For presentation (optional)
- 1 lemon, sliced in half moons
- sprigs of fresh mint
Instructions
- Place a grill pan on the stove on high heat.
- Place the ears of corn on the hot grill pan and grill them for 8-10 minutes, turning each over every couple minutes so they are a little browned (see photo below).
- Drizzle with 2 tsp olive oil and continue to cook until tender.
- Let cool.
- When the corn is cool, using a sharp knife, cut the kernels (see photo below) right onto a plate.
- Transfer the corn kernels to a bowl and set aside.
- Place all the dressing ingredients into a little bowl and stir well.
- Pour the dressing over the corn kernels and toss gently to combine.
- Place in individual little bowls and top with a slice of lemon and a fresh sprig of mint.
Just bought a grill pan. Can’t wait to try a couple of these recipes. What a great idea to have these 2 ingredient recipes.
Just one question, though the grill pan can tolerate 450 F in the oven, do you have any idea what temperature a “high” setting on a gas range is? I want to make sure the pan doesn’t get damaged.
I use many of your recipes and pass them along. Especially love the Mediterrean Couscous and love the video equally!
Bobbi
Refreshing, light, and soooooooooo delicious! I could actually eat this every day.
That makes me so happy Corinda!!!
Thank you Valerie!!! It’s one of my favorites too!!!
This is the freshest, most delicious little simple salad you will ever eat!!