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Fresh Grilled Corn Salad Recipe with Zesty Lime Cilantro Butter

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A quick and easy fresh grilled corn salad featuring smoky charred corn coated in a zesty lime cilantro butter, perfect for summer cookouts and potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 fresh lime, zested and juiced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced (optional)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Husk the corn and clean off any silk. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 5-7 minutes).
  2. Combine softened butter, lime zest, lime juice, and chopped cilantro in a small bowl. Mix well and add a pinch of salt to taste.
  3. Place corn cobs directly on the grill. Turn every 2-3 minutes until kernels develop a nice char and are tender, about 12-15 minutes.
  4. Let the grilled corn cool slightly for about 5 minutes. Stand each ear upright on a cutting board and carefully slice downward to remove kernels.
  5. In a medium bowl, toss grilled corn kernels with lime cilantro butter, diced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, minced jalapeño (if using), and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix gently.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Let the salad rest for 10 minutes at room temperature before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

Use softened butter for even mixing. Watch the grill carefully to avoid burning the corn. Let the salad rest before serving for best flavor. Vegan butter can be used to make this recipe dairy-free. Frozen corn can be used but will lack smoky flavor.

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