Charred Corn Salad

Name: Charred Corn Salad
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped; 1 red chili, seeded and chopped; 1/4 c. fresh lime juice; 1 tbsp. olive oil; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 6 ears fresh corn, shucked; 3/4 c. fresh cilantro, chopped; 4 oz. queso fresco, crumbled (about 1 cup)

By Kate Merker, Kristina KurekPublished: Jun 13, 2018

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Yields:

8 serving(s)

Total Time:

35 mins

The secret's out: This easy corn salad is actually just another excuse to eat queso.

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Ingredients

1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1 red chili, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp. olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
6 ears fresh corn, shucked
3/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
4 oz. queso fresco, crumbled (about 1 cup)

Directions

1. Step 1Heat grill to medium. Toss together red onion, chili, lime juice, and oil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Step 2Grill corn, turning occasionally, until charred, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool, then cut corn from cobs. Add to onion mixture and toss to combine. Fold in cilantro and queso fresco.

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