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Grilled Corn Salad With Citrus Aioli

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Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 5 ears of corn, shucked
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1/4  cup  mayonnaise
  • 1/4  teaspoon  lime zest
  • 1 1/2  tablespoons  fresh lime juice
  • 1/4  teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2  tablespoon  fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2  tablespoon  extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2  teaspoon  Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 garlic clove or a small garlic clove, finely minced
  • 1/8  teaspoon  cayenne pepper
  • tablespoons  unsalted butter, softened
  • 1  ounce  queso fresco, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
  • ounce  cotija cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1/4  cup  chopped Italian-leaf parsley
  • 1/4  cup  chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the corn and a generous pinch of salt and return to a boil. Remove from the heat, cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Drain the corn and let cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the lime and lemon zests and juices along with the 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the mustard, garlic and cayenne. Season the citrus aioli with salt.
  • Light a grill or preheat a grill pan.
  • Brush the corn with olive oil and season with salt.
  • Grill over high heat, turning occasionally, until lightly charred all over, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly, then cut the kernels off the cobs; discard the cobs.
  • In a large bowl, toss the corn with the softened butter. Stir in the citrus aioli.
  • Add the queso fresco, cotija, parsley and cilantro.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve warm.