GRILLED CORN-SWEET ONION SALAD

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I stumbled across this recipe last summer when I needed something to make for my sister's wedding reception. The family loved it, so I took it to a pot luck at work and they loved it too.

Provided by Mysterygirl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ears corn, husks and silk removed and blanched
1/2 cup olive oil, plus extra for brushing the corn
1/4 cup aged sherry wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
2 large red bell peppers, diced
1 large vidalia onion, thinly sliced
4 ripe plum tomatoes
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped chives
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat grill.
  • Brush the blanched corn with oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Grill until slightly charred on all sides, about 2 minutes.
  • With a sharp knife, scrape the kernels into a medium bowl.
  • Combine the vinegar, mustard, and garlic in a large bowl and slowly whisk in the remaining 1/2 cup of olive oil until emulsified.
  • Add the corn kernels, bell peppers, onion, tomatoes, jalapeno, and chives.
  • Toss to coat with the dressing.
  • Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.8, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 27.4, Carbohydrate 43, Fiber 6, Sugar 11.5, Protein 7.1

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