CHARRED CORN SALAD WITH CREAMY TOMATILLO DRESSING

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Charred Corn Salad with Creamy Tomatillo Dressing image

Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

3/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
6 to 8 tomatillos, husked & coarsely chopped (about 8 ounces)
2 cloves garlic, smashed, peeled and quartered
1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and diced
1/2 jalapeno, coarsely chopped with seeds
1/2 onion, coarsely chopped
Juice of 1 lime
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
6 ears fresh corn, shucked
2 tablespoons canola oil, to coat corn
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Juice from 3 limes
1 ripe avocado, diced
1 Fresno chile pepper, seeded and finely diced
1/2 small red onion, finely diced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese

Steps:

  • For the guacamole: Combine the cilantro, tomatillos, garlic, avocado, jalapeno, onion, lime juice, cumin and salt in a food processor or blender and pulse until combined. Set aside 1/2 cup of the guacamole for the creamy tomatillo dressing, and use remaining guacamole for another recipe.
  • For the charred corn salad: Preheat a grill pan over high heat. Brush or rub each ear of corn with the canola oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Grill the corn until it gets a nice char, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Set aside until cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes. Stand each ear stalk-end down, in a wide, shallow bowl and slice the kernels off using your knife.
  • Combine the corn kernels, lime juice, avocado, Fresno chiles and red onions in a large bowl.
  • For the creamy tomatillo dressing: Mix together the mayonnaise, 1/2 cup tomatillo guacamole, hot sauce, chili powder and cumin. Add to the corn salad and toss to combine.
  • Fold in the cilantro and crumbled cotija and season with salt.
  • Serving suggestion: Portion the salad into small cups, squeeze additional lime over the top, and serve with a spoon.

Ana Solorzana
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the charred corn and the creamy dressing.


Prakash kc59
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my salad turned out really bland. I think I might have added too much dressing.


BillieJo Austin
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I found this salad to be a bit too tangy for my taste, but my husband loved it.


Jacory Alexander
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Yum! This salad is so fresh and flavorful. The charred corn adds a nice smoky flavor and the creamy tomatillo dressing is delicious.


Md Hateu
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover corn on the cob. I also like to add black beans and avocado for a more substantial meal.


Unicorn Livi
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I'm not a big fan of corn, but I really enjoyed this salad. The charred corn added a nice smoky flavor and the creamy dressing was delicious.


Muganza Joseph
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This salad is easy to make and always a crowd pleaser. I've made it for several parties and it's always a hit.


Charlotte Patterson
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The charred corn, creamy dressing, and tangy tomatillos are all perfect together.


Kiara Bleda
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This salad is perfect for a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and the creamy tomatillo dressing is a nice touch.


Marama Ispretty
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I'm not a big fan of tomatillos, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing was creamy and flavorful, and the charred corn added a nice smoky flavor.


Edgard jose Requenez alvarado
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the charred corn and the creamy dressing.


Nlewedim uchechi
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. I think it would benefit from some more herbs or spices.


Tvoje Mama
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This salad was a bit too tangy for my taste, but my husband loved it.


Opeyemi Tomisin
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's perfect for summer gatherings.


Lynette Portillo
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Yum! This salad is so fresh and flavorful. The charred corn adds a nice smoky flavor and the creamy tomatillo dressing is delicious.


Mosaruf Khan
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover corn on the cob. I also like to add black beans and avocado for a more substantial meal.


umu bushra
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and always a crowd pleaser. The creamy tomatillo dressing is the perfect balance of tangy and creamy.


Robson Aretas
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This charred corn salad with creamy tomatillo dressing was an absolute delight! The charred corn added a smoky flavor that perfectly complemented the creamy and tangy dressing. The salad was a hit at my last potluck, and I received rave reviews from