Kates Grilled Corn Salad Recipe

Kates Grilled Corn Salad Recipe

  • 6 ears corn
  • 1 tomato, finely chopped
  • 5 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cut into small cubes
  • 1 orange bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cucumber, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
  • freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste (optional)
  1. Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add corn; cook until tender, about 6 minutes. Drain.
  3. Cook corn on the preheated grill until lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Cool until easily handled, 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. Cut corn kernels off the cob with a sharp knife. Transfer to a large bowl; add tomato, Monterey Jack cheese, orange bell pepper, cucumber, and cilantro. Stir in balsamic vinegar, sea salt, pepper, and garlic powder; mix to combine.