Best 8 Grilled Corn Salad With Peppers Recipes

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Grilled corn salad with peppers is a delicious and refreshing summer side dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and barbecues. The combination of sweet corn, roasted peppers, and tangy dressing creates a flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. It is also a healthy dish that is packed with nutrients, including vitamins A and C, fiber, and antioxidants. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make the perfect grilled corn salad with peppers, as well as some tips for choosing the best ingredients and variations on the classic recipe.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED CORN AND PEPPERS



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"Every Fourth of July, we invite friends to our houseboat for a cookout," writes Cindy Williams of Fort Myers, Florida. "We always have corn on the cob prepared this way, and everyone loves it. The onions and peppers add fantastic flavor to the sweet ears of corn."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups Italian salad dressing
8 large ears fresh corn, husked and cleaned
4 medium green peppers, julienned
4 medium sweet red peppers, julienned
2 medium red onions, sliced and separated into rings

Steps:

  • Place salad dressing in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow glass container. Add corn, peppers and onions; turn to coat. Seal or cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. , Drain and discard marinade. Place vegetables in a grill pan or disposable foil pan with holes punched in the bottom. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 25 minutes or until corn is tender, turning frequently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 452mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED CORN AND BELL PEPPER SALAD



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Get the most out of your grill space by adding a little char to every element of this quick, fresh corn salad. Add all the vegetables at once; remove each as it finishes cooking. Got a summer vegetable bounty? Add grilled summer squash or more multicolored peppers to the salad. Stick to a Mexican theme, or go Greek by swapping red wine vinegar for the cider vinegar and crumbled feta for the Cotija cheese.

Provided by Adam Hickman

Yield Serves 4 (serving size: about 1 cup)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Cooking spray
2 large ears fresh yellow corn, husks removed
1 medium red bell pepper
1 medium yellow bell pepper
1 medium shallot, peeled and halved lengthwise
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 ounce Cotija cheese, crumbled (about 3 Tbsp.)

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to high (450°F to 550°F).
  • Coat grill grate and corn, bell peppers, and shallot with cooking spray. Add vegetables to grill. Cook corn 14 minutes, turning after 7 minutes. Cook bell peppers 10 minutes, turning occasionally. Cook shallot 8 minutes, turning after 4 minutes. Remove vegetables from grill; cool 5 minutes.
  • Cut corn kernels from ears and place in a bowl. Cut bell peppers into 3/4-inch pieces; add to corn. Chop shallot; add to corn mixture. Add parsley, oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper to corn mixture; toss. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 213 mg, Sugar 6 g

GRILLED CORN SALAD WITH PEPPERS



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Using corn roasted on a grill, or toasted in a skillet, a colorful salad with peppers, spices, and lime juice makes a delicious addition to picnics or potlucks. This is an excellent picnic recipe because it has no mayo or other ingredients that spoil quickly. It is also fantastic on a grilled steak sandwich or in a vegetarian taco!

Provided by ROOTIETOOT

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 ears corn, husked
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
½ medium poblano pepper, diced
2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
½ cup finely chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place corn on the preheated grill and cook, turning often, until roasted and charred all over, about 10 minutes.
  • While corn is grilling, heat a small, dry skillet over high heat. Add cumin seeds and shake constantly until dark and aromatic, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and crush in a mortar and pestle; set aside.
  • Remove corn from the grill and let cool. Cut off kernels with a knife and discard cobs.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 of the corn kernels and cook, stirring occasionally, until corn has toasty brown bits on it, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Add remaining oil and corn to the skillet with garlic, crushed cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir for 3 to 5 minutes, then add to the first batch of corn.
  • Add bell pepper, poblano pepper, green onions, cilantro, and lime juice. Mix everything together and let sit until flavors have blended, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 23.5 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

GRILLED CORN AND CHIPOTLE PEPPER SALAD



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Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ears fresh corn, husks and silk removed
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons sliced green onion
2 chipotle peppers, minced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 lime, juiced
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill to medium.
  • Arrange the corn on the grill and cook, turning frequently, until the corn is slightly charred, about 12 to 15 minutes
  • Remove the corn from the grill to a cutting board and let cool. Cut the kernels from the cobs with a sharp knife and transfer to a serving bowl. Add all the remaining ingredients and toss to combine.

GRILLED CORN AND CHIPOTLE PEPPER SALAD



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Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ears fresh corn, husks and silk removed
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons sliced green onion
2 chipotle peppers, minced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 lime, juiced
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill to medium.
  • Arrange the corn on the grill and cook, turning frequently, until the corn is slightly charred, about 12 to 15 minutes
  • Remove the corn from the grill to a cutting board and let cool. Cut the kernels from the cobs with a sharp knife and transfer to a serving bowl. Add all the remaining ingredients and toss to combine.

GRILLED SHRIMP, RED PEPPER AND CORN SALAD



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     salads and dressings, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
Coarse sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
3 tablespoons vegetable or light olive oil
2 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
3 ears of corn
3 scallions, sliced
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
Juice of 1 lime
1 jalapeno chili, seeded and minced
1 clove garlic, minced (green part removed)
Few drops of Tabasco sauce (as needed)
2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced
Sprigs of cilantro to garnish
1 lime, quartered

Steps:

  • Preheat grill or broiler. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper to taste, and sprinkle them with a tablespoon of oil. Seed and devein the peppers, and cut them into quarters. Grill the shrimp until they are lightly charred and barely cooked (about a minute and a half on each side). Cool.
  • Meanwhile, put the peppers skin side down on the grill and char them. Put them in a paper bag for a few minutes; then scrape off their skins. Chop the shrimp and peppers into half-inch pieces. Set aside.
  • Shuck the corn and scrape off the kernels with a sharp knife. Put the corn in a bowl with the scallions. Add the cilantro leaves, lime juice, chili, garlic, Tabasco and remaining oil. Mix well. Add the shrimp and peppers and toss. Correct seasoning, adding more lime juice if necessary.
  • Divide the avocado slices among four plates, fanning them out to one side. Spoon the shrimp and corn salad next to the avocado, and garnish with cilantro and a lime quarter.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 460, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 997 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GRILLED POTATO AND CORN SALAD



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Corn salad and potato salad are two summer classics. I smashed 'em together for a crowd-pleasing side that we love with burgers. Locally sourced ingredients from the farmers market make it extra special. —Donna Gribbins, Shelbyville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 poblano peppers
4 medium ears sweet corn, husked
6 green onions
2/3 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Lime wedge, optional

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 5 minutes. Drain potatoes and toss with 1 tablespoon oil., Grill poblanos, covered, over high heat until skins are blistered and blackened on all sides, 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally. Immediately place peppers in a small bowl; let stand, covered, 20 minutes. Reduce grill temperature to medium heat., Brush corn with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Place potatoes in a grill basket. Grill corn and potatoes, covered, over medium heat until tender and lightly browned, 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally. Cool slightly. Grill green onions until blackened, 5-6 minutes. Cut into 1-in. pieces and place in a large bowl. Peel off and discard charred skin from poblanos; remove stems and seeds. Cut peppers into 1/2-in. pieces and add to onions. Cut corn from cobs, add corn and potatoes to peppers., In a small bowl, whisk sour cream, mayonnaise and lime juice until blended; stir in cheese, cilantro, zest, salt and pepper. Add to potato mixture, stir to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour before serving. If desired, top with additional Cotija cheese, cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 347mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

GRILLED CORN SALAD



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A yummy and easy side for hot summer days! Goes great with your grilled dishes or just to munch on. This recipe will last several days when covered in an airtight container and refrigerated.

Provided by AMBERT77

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 ears freshly shucked corn
1 green pepper, diced
2 Roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
¼ cup diced red onion
½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped, or more to taste
2 teaspoons olive oil, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat; lightly oil the grate.
  • Cook the corn on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until the corn is tender and specks of black appear, about 10 minutes; set aside until just cool enough to handle. Slice the kernels off of the cob and place into a bowl.
  • Combine the warm corn kernels with the green pepper, diced tomato, onion, cilantro, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper; toss until evenly mixed. Set aside for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 43.4 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest corn possible. Look for ears with tightly packed kernels and bright green husks.
  • Grill the corn over medium-high heat. This will help to char the kernels and give them a smoky flavor.
  • Let the corn cool slightly before cutting it off the cob. This will make it easier to handle and prevent the kernels from falling apart.
  • Use a variety of colorful peppers. This will add visual appeal to your salad.
  • Chop the peppers into small pieces. This will help them to distribute evenly throughout the salad.
  • Use a light vinaigrette dressing. This will help to brighten the flavors of the corn and peppers without overpowering them.
  • Add some fresh herbs to the salad. This will add a pop of flavor and color.
  • Serve the salad immediately. This will prevent the corn from becoming soggy.

Conclusion:

Grilled corn salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.

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