Spicy Grilled Corn Salad Recipe

By ezunich

Ingredients

• 8 8 ears 8 large ears fresh yellow corn, husks removed
• 3 3 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
• 1 1 1/2-in.-thick medium-size red onion, cut into 1/2-in.-thick slices
• 3 3 3 large jalapeño chiles, halved lengthwise and seeds removed
• 2 2 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
• 1/4 1/4 2 cup fresh lime juice (from 2 limes)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat grill to medium-high (about 450°F). Brush corn with mayonnaise; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Grill corn, covered, turning occasionally, until charred and tender, 10 to 12 minutes. (Kernels may pop.)

Step 2
Brush onion and jalapeños with oil; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Grill onion and jalapeños, covered, turning occasionally, until charred and tender, about 5 minutes.

Step 3
Cut kernels from corn into a large bowl. Chop onion and jalapeños; add to corn kernels. Stir in cilantro and lime juice; serve immediately.