ROASTED CORN SALAD

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Provided by Jencathen

Categories Corn

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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3 ears corn on the cob (in the husk)
1 tablespoon butter, melted
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder (can use plain)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (2 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
2 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar

Steps:

Place corn (in husk) in a large container; add cold water to cover. Let stand for 30 minutes. Meanwhile heat grill to medium-high direct heat.
Remove corn from water; do not remove husks. Place corn on grill. Grill covered 10 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove from grill. Do not turn grill off. Cool corn slightly. Remove husk and silk.
Blend butter, 1 tbsp olive oil, cumin, chili powder, and salt in a small bowl. Place corn on grill; brush with butter mixture. Grill 4 to 7 minutes longer, or until lightly charred, turning and basting once. Remove from grill.
Cut corn from the cob. Combine corn, olives, onion, cilantro, tomato, remaining 3 tbsp olive oil, and vinegar in a medium bowl; mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.2, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 199.6, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3, Protein 2.5