Southwestern Roasted Corn Salad

This mouthwatering grilled corn salad is so great, it may just outshine your entree! Peppers, onion, and corn are tossed together and served with a lime and cilantro dressing.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 223 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 3 limes, juiced
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 8 ears fresh corn in husks
• 0.5 cup olive oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the corn in a large pot with enough water to cover, and soak at least 15 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat grill for high heat. Remove silks from corn, but leave the husks.

Step 3

Place corn on the preheated grill. Cook, turning occasionally, 20 minutes, or until tender. Remove from heat, cool slightly, and discard husks.

Step 4

Cut the corn kernels from the cob, and place in a medium bowl. Mix in the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion.

Step 5

In a blender or food processor, mix the cilantro, olive oil, garlic, lime juice, sugar, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Blend until smooth, and stir into the corn salad.