Best 6 Layered Grilled Corn Salad Recipes

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Layered grilled corn salad is an incredibly refreshing, flavorful, and colorful dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It combines the sweetness of grilled corn with the tangy crunch of red onion, bell pepper, and avocado, and the creamy richness of cotija cheese and sour cream. This salad is a great way to enjoy the bounty of the season and can be customized to suit your own taste preferences.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED CORN SALAD



Grilled Corn Salad image

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

LAYERED GRILLED CORN SALAD



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This has been a go-to dish for me throughout the years. It's great as a side or can be served for a light lunch in lettuce cups, with warm crusty bread. -Angela Smith, Bluffton, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 large tomatoes, finely chopped
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
12 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1 cup zesty Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Brush corn with oil. Grill corn, covered, over medium heat 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned and tender, turning occasionally. Cool slightly., Cut corn from cobs; transfer to a small bowl. Stir in salt, pepper and pepper flakes. In a 2-qt. glass bowl, layer a third of each of the following: corn, tomatoes, onion and basil. Repeat layers twice. Pour dressing over top; refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 656mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SUMMER LAYERED SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN AND TOMATO VINAIGRETTE



Summer Layered Salad with Grilled Chicken and Tomato Vinaigrette image

Here is the best of summer stacked in a salad. Though a lot of the ingredients are grilled, you can cook them simultaneously and pull them off as they finish. Just make sure to have your tools organized before you hit the flame. The tomato vinaigrette is creamy, sharp and sweet. Make it all summer long as your go-to salad dressing (even for non-vertical salads).

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 ripe medium tomatoes
Juice of 1/2 lemon
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt
3 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 thick slices sourdough bread
2 large ears corn
1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into long 1/2-inch-thick slabs
1 head romaine, shredded
1 cup fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat. Roughly chop 2 of the tomatoes, and put into a blender, along with the lemon juice, mayonnaise, vinegar, honey, cayenne and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Blend until smooth.
  • Toss the chicken with 3 tablespoons of the tomato dressing and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
  • Lay the bread, corn and zucchini out on a rimmed baking sheet. Brush everything all over with 2 tablespoons of the tomato dressing, and sprinkle with about 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Keep the baking sheet near your grill to transfer the grilled ingredients to when they're ready.
  • Grill the chicken until it is nicely marked on the outside and registers 160 degrees F in the thickest part on a meat thermometer, 8 to 10 minutes per side. Remove and let cool (it will finish cooking as it cools). Grill the zucchini until grill marks appear and it's slightly tender, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Grill the corn, turning as needed, until charred on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Grill the bread until nicely charred, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Keeping all the individual ingredients separate, shave the corn kernels off the cobs, and cut the chicken, bread and zucchini into bite-size pieces.
  • Using a straight-sided 3-quart tall glass bowl for 1 large salad or four 16-ounce wide-mouth glass jars with lids for 4 individual salads, make a first layer with half the romaine, then add the following in separate layers: half the basil, the chicken, the zucchini, the feta, the corn, the remaining romaine, the remaining basil, and the bread. Cut the 2 remaining tomatoes into thin wedges, and arrange on top. Sprinkle with more basil leaves for garnish. The salad can be put together, covered and refrigerated for up to 2 hours before serving.
  • If making 1 salad, just before serving, transfer it to a large bowl, toss with the remaining dressing and season with salt and pepper. If making 4 salads, add dressing to each jar, season with salt and pepper, cover with the lid and shake to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441, Fat 21 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Cholesterol 78 milligrams, Sodium 730 milligrams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 27 grams, Sugar 12 grams

CORNBREAD LAYERED SALAD



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My mother's cornbread salad is so complete, it can be a meal in itself. The recipe has been in our family for years and is great for potlucks. -Jody Miller, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
6 green onions, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup sour cream
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare and bake cornbread according to package directions. Cool on a wire rack. , Crumble cornbread into a 2-qt. glass serving bowl. Layer with onions, green pepper, corn and beans. , In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and sour cream; spread over the vegetables. Sprinkle with tomatoes and cheese. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Fat 27g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 652mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

GRILLED CORN SALAD



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 ears corn
1 anchovy, minced, or 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
1 clove garlic, minced
1 jalapeno, seeds and ribs removed, minced
Salt
Juice and zest of 2 limes
4 ounces extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
6 scallions, sliced thinly
1 avocado, diced

Steps:

  • Cook the corn by one of two methods: the outdoor method or the indoor method.
  • For the outdoor method: Soak the corn in their husks overnight in salt water. When ready to cook, preheat the grill to medium-low heat. Place the soaked corn, still in their husks, on the grill and close the lid. Grill for about 20 minutes, then remove the corn from the grill and let it cool enough so that you can handle it. Peel off and discard the husks.
  • For the indoor method: Preheat a cast-iron grill pan over medium heat. Husk the corn and season with olive oil and salt. Grill on the grill pan, turning occasionally, until lightly charred in spots, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Mix together the anchovy, garlic and jalapeno in a large bowl with a large pinch salt. Add the lime juice and zest and whisk in the olive oil. Add the tomatoes, cilantro, scallions and avocado and gently toss.
  • Cut the kernels off of the cobs, and add them to the salad. Toss to combine and taste for seasoning. You may need to add some additional salt.

GRILLED CORN SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Corn     Summer

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 ears of fresh corn, shucked
1 bunch scallions, trimmed
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons salt
3 large ripe tomatoes, cut into large bite-size pieces
6 radishes, thinly sliced
Juice from 1 lime

Steps:

  • Prepare a hot grill.
  • Toss the corn and scallions with 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon of the salt.
  • Place the corn and scallions on the hot grill. Turn the corn as it browns so that it is well browned all around. The scallions should be slightly charred in places. Remove the corn and scallions from the grill and let cool slightly.
  • Cut the grilled corn kernels from the cobs into a medium mixing bowl. Chop the scallions and add them to the bowl. Add the tomatoes, radishes, lime juice, and the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon salt and toss until well incorporated.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, sweet corn. Look for ears with tightly packed kernels and bright green husks. Avoid ears with brown or yellow husks, as this indicates that the corn is old.
  • Grill the corn over medium-high heat. This will help to char the kernels slightly and give them a smoky flavor.
  • Rotate the corn frequently. This will help to ensure that the corn cooks evenly.
  • 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 fresh herbs and vegetables in your salad. This will add flavor and texture.
  • Add a flavorful dressing to your salad. This could be a simple vinaigrette, a creamy dressing, or a tangy salsa.
  • Serve the salad immediately. This is when it is at its best.

Conclusion:

Layered grilled corn salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course. It is perfect for summer cookouts and potlucks. With its combination of fresh, sweet corn, flavorful herbs and vegetables, and a tangy dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a new way to enjoy corn, give this layered grilled corn salad a try!

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