Soup n Salads

Grilled Corn Salad with Chipotle Ranch and Tomatillo Dressing

Recipe By: Uncle Dan's

Prep time:

0h : 15m

Cooking time:

0h : 15m

Total Time:

0h : 30m

Serving Size:

4 people

This Grilled Corn Salad with Chipotle Ranch and Tomatillo Dressing is a burst of flavors and textures. Grilled corn kernels, seasoned with olive oil, cilantro, and Uncle Dan's Chipotle Ranch Seasoning, provide a smoky and savory base. Caramelized tomatillos, combined with creamy avocados, Creme Mexicana, lime juice, and Uncle Dan's Country Dill Seasoning, create a tangy and refreshing dressing. Tossed with halved yellow cherry tomatoes, crumbled Queso Fresco, and fresh cilantro, this salad is a perfect side dish or light meal. Enjoy the vibrant flavors of summer in every bite!

Ingredients

  • 4 ears of corn on the cob
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Uncle Dan's Chipotle Ranch Seasoning
  • Salt, to taste
  • 2 tomatillos, peeled and sliced
  • 2 avocados
  • 1 cup Creme Mexicana (sour cream)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Queso Fresco, crumbled
  • Lard, for frying

Instructions

  1. Put the corn in a bowl and hand mix in olive oil, chopped cilantro, and Uncle Dan's Chipotle Ranch Seasoning.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the corn until cooked and slightly charred. Remove from the grill and let it cool slightly.
  3. Using a sharp knife, cut the corn kernels from the cob and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
  4. In a pan, heat lard over medium heat. Add the sliced tomatillos and season with Uncle Dan's Country Dill Seasoning. Cook until caramelized and slightly softened. Remove from heat and let cool.
  5. In a blender or food processor, combine the cooled tomatillos, avocados, Creme Mexicana, lime juice, and water. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  6. Add the halved yellow cherry tomatoes to the bowl with the corn kernels.
  7. Pour the tomatillo-avocado dressing over the corn and tomatoes. Mix well to coat the salad.
  8. Season with additional Uncle Dan's Chipotle Ranch Seasoning and salt to taste.
  9. Crumble Queso Fresco over the top of the salad and garnish with fresh cilantro.
  10. Serve the grilled corn salad chilled or at room temperature.

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