Mediterranean Diet Charred Corn
Transform your summer grilling with this vibrant Mediterranean Diet Charred Corn recipe, a flavor-packed side dish that’s as healthy as it is delicious. Featuring smoky charred corn kernels, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy feta cheese, and a medley of fresh parsley and basil, this dish is a feast for both the taste buds and the eyes. Tossed with a zesty lemon juice dressing and seasoned with earthy paprika, sea salt, and black pepper, each bite bursts with Mediterranean-inspired goodness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this light yet satisfying dish pairs perfectly with grilled seafood, chicken, or a classic Mediterranean spread. Ideal for cookouts and potlucks, it’s a colorful addition to any table that delivers bold flavors and fresh ingredients in every spoonful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 ears Fresh corn on the cob
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Feta cheese
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
Instructions
Preheat your grill to high heat, approximately 450°F (230°C).
Shuck the corn by removing the husks and silk. Brush each ear with olive oil to ensure they don’t stick to the grill.
Place the corn directly on the grill and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally. You want the corn to be nicely charred on all sides. Once done, remove from the grill and allow to cool slightly.
While the corn is cooling, dice the cherry tomatoes into halves, finely chop the parsley and basil, and thinly slice the red onion.
Using a sharp knife, hold each ear of corn vertically and carefully slice downwards to remove the kernels.
In a large bowl, combine the charred corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, chopped parsley, basil, and red onion.
Drizzle the salad with lemon juice and add sea salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Toss everything together gently to combine all the ingredients well. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Serve the Mediterranean Diet Charred Corn as a side dish with your favorite Mediterranean main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1030 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.6 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.2 g | 126% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 4126 mg | 179% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 90.2 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.8 g | ||
| Protein | 36.1 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 834 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1829 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
