This Grilled Corn Salad works well with any grilled meat, hamburgers or hotdogs and any sandwich. It's a salad that lasts long, so it's perfect for picnics, BBQ's and a side to share!
Grilled Corn Salad
Bring all the hostages home.
Continuing with my low acid diet means that salads have to adapt—no onions, garlic or tomatoes, key ingredients in many non-lettuce salads. The flavor is totally made up with grilling the corn for a great smoky flavor, adding fennel, which I’ve come to love, crunchy bell peppers and black beans, which are my favorite beans. Daffodils are blooming in my garden and this salad is a touch of spring on my tastebuds! Serve with grilled beef, chicken or fish for a perfect complete meal.
Because I am updating my kitchen and everything is packed up, I am using a store bought vinaigrette instead of home made. Sometimes, fast and easy is what we need!
Grilled Corn Salad
Servings: 4
4 ears fresh corn, shucked (yields about 4 cups, 20 oz corn kernels) and silk removed
1/2 cup fennel bulb, thinly sliced
½ cup radishes, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and sliced thinly
1/2 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and sliced thinly
1 15.5 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
Garnish
3 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
Vinaigrette salad dressing, home made or store bought
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Lightly brush oil over cobs. Grill corn 8-10 minutes, turning to ensure a slightly charred surface all over. Add rest of ingredients and toss gently.
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Drizzle dressing over salad. Toss to coat, adjust seasoning. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
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Serve with fried fish for a wonderful complete meal.
Expandthetable suggestions
Add other veggies: ½ cup chopped or thinly sliced red onions, 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, 1 medium jalapeño, chopped, chickpeas rinsed and drained, 2 carrots, chopped, 1 cup diced English cucumber.
Olives: ½ cup Kalamata Olives, sliced.
A touch of cheese: Add 2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese or sliced mozzarella balls
Foodie Lit
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