Grilled Corn Salad with Zucchini and Tomato
Grilled Corn, Zucchini and Tomato Salad is a quick and easy, fresh side dish that’s perfect for summer! Grilling the corn and the zucchini brings out their natural sweetness and adds a bit of smoky flavor.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 59kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large ear corn husked
- 1 large zucchini cut into long quarters lengthwise (can also use 1 small zucchini and 1 small yellow squash)
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt to taste
- Fresh ground pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes or grape, cut in half (or quarters if large)
- 1/2 large red onion chopped
- 1/2 lime optional
Instructions
- Heat grill to high.
- Brush corn and zucchini with olive oil; season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Reduce grill heat to medium. Brush grill racks with oil. Grill corn and zucchini until nicely marked from the grill. Remove from heat.
- Cut zucchini into 1/2-inch pieces and place in a medium serving bowl.
- Cut kernels off of the corn cob and add to zucchini. Add red onion and toss. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add a squeeze of lime, if desired.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Make ahead: salad can be prepared without the tomatoes earlier in the day, covered and held at room temperature. Stir in tomatoes just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 417mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 415IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg