Grilled Corn Salad: Easy, Flavorful Summer Side with Turkey Bacon
A delicious grilled corn salad featuring crispy turkey bacon, perfect for summer barbecues.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears corn, husked
- 5 strips turkey bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Place the corn on the grill and cook for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until charred.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then allow to cool and crumble.
- Once the corn is grilled, let it cool, then slice the kernels off the cob.
- In a large bowl, combine the grilled corn, crumbled turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include avocado or feta cheese.
- Best served fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Grilled Corn Salad, Summer Salad, Corn Recipes, Turkey Bacon Recipe