GRILLED CORN BASIL PESTO SALAD

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Grilled corn tossed with basil pesto and topped with Parmesan, fresh basil, and lemon zest.

Provided by cchristi4

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Corn Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ears fresh sweet corn
¾ cup prepared basil pesto
¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
½ teaspoon lemon zest
cracked black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place corn on the rack of a gas or charcoal grill. Cover and cook over direct medium-high heat until lightly charred, turning occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the grill. Let cool until easy to handle.
  • Cut kernels from the cobs; discard cobs. Combine corn kernels and pesto in a large bowl; stir to coat.
  • Transfer to a serving dish. Top with Parmesan cheese, basil, lemon zest, and cracked black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Cholesterol 9.7 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 230.3 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

Ariyan Ahammed Sayeed
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Sazzid Mansoor
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I love the smoky flavor that the grilled corn adds to this salad.


Mandah Jox
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled corn. It's also a really healthy and flavorful dish.


Zemei Jackyline
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious. I love the combination of grilled corn, tomatoes, and basil.


Netswinga Nyawedzeni
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I love the pop of flavor from the grilled corn in this salad. It's the perfect summer dish.


Mirza Sajied
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled corn. It's also a really healthy and flavorful dish.


Shannon Conroy
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I'm always looking for new ways to use grilled corn, and this salad is a great option. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing.


Sachin Sinjali
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This salad is a great way to show off your grilling skills. The grilled corn adds a smoky flavor that really takes it to the next level.


Aryo Fleming
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I love the combination of grilled corn, tomatoes, and basil in this salad. It's so simple, but the flavors really sing.


Mom Dad Love
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This salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and flavorful.


Raj karan Yadav
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing.


Siltanu Yirga (yonas)
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the grilled corn and the sweet tomatoes.


Robbie Bowman
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Muhammad Arif Butt Butt
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled corn. It's also a really healthy and flavorful dish.


Prince Kay
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this salad. I'm not usually a fan of corn, but the grilled flavor really made it shine.


Misrak Debele
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious. I love the pop of flavor from the grilled corn.


Lil' Yung
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I love the combination of grilled corn, ripe tomatoes, and fresh basil in this salad. It's the perfect summer dish.


Whyy Haider
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing.


Humaira Noor Elif
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This salad was a hit at our summer barbecue! The grilled corn added a smoky flavor that paired perfectly with the sweet tomatoes and creamy avocado. The basil pesto dressing was the perfect finishing touch, adding a nutty and herbaceous flavor.