Grilled Corn and Fresh Pepper Salad

Very simple to make and simply yummy!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This grilled corn salad is a simple and tasty summer side dish. The tangy dressing is a nice contrast with the sweet, crisp corn. Red pepper and cilantro give the salad a fresh flavor that tastes of summer. Once the corn is grilled, this is very simple to throw together. A full-flavored side for the summer grilling season.

Ingredients

• 2 cfresh cut corn, grilled

• 1 cred bell pepper, chopped

• 2 Tbspcheddar cheese, shredded

• 2 Tbspolive oil, extra virgin

• 2 Tbspfresh lime juice

• 2 Tbspcilantro, fresh

• 1/2 tspsalt

• 1/2 tspblack pepper

• 1/2 tspchili powder

How to Make Grilled Corn and Fresh Pepper Salad

1. 

   Preheat grill to med-high. Brush grill grate with oil. Grill corn, covered, turning often until kernels begin to char. Transfer to a cutting board to slightly cool.

2. 

   Combine olive oil, lime juice, minced cilantro, salt, pepper, and chili powder in a small bowl.

3. 

   Cut corn off of the cob and combine it with the chopped red bell pepper.

4. 

   Add the lime-cilantro vinaigrette and mix well.

5. 

   Add cheddar cheese (crumbled queso fresco may be used instead of cheddar as well).