Mediterranean Diet Charred Corn

Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, Mediterranean Diet Charred Corn is a summery side dish that celebrates the essence of the Mediterranean lifestyle. Featuring sweet, smoky charred corn kernels tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, and fresh herbs like parsley and basil, this dish is elevated with a zesty drizzle of lemon juice and a hint of paprika. Perfectly balanced and irresistibly fresh, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal addition to any healthy meal. Serve it alongside grilled fish, chicken, or your favorite Mediterranean delights for a dish that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Keywords: Mediterranean charred corn, healthy side dish, grilled corn salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your grill to high heat, approximately 450°F (230°C).

Step 2

Shuck the corn by removing the husks and silk. Brush each ear with olive oil to ensure they don’t stick to the grill.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

While the corn is cooling, dice the cherry tomatoes into halves, finely chop the parsley and basil, and thinly slice the red onion.

Step 5

Using a sharp knife, hold each ear of corn vertically and carefully slice downwards to remove the kernels.

Step 6

In a large bowl, combine the charred corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, chopped parsley, basil, and red onion.

Step 7

Drizzle the salad with lemon juice and add sea salt, black pepper, and paprika.

Step 8

Toss everything together gently to combine all the ingredients well. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Step 9

Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 10

Serve the Mediterranean Diet Charred Corn as a side dish with your favorite Mediterranean main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(813.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1030.1

Total Fat 65.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g
Cholesterol 133.5mg	0%
Sodium 4125.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 90.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.4g	0%
Total Sugars 32.8g
Protein 36.1g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 833.8mg	0%
Iron 6.0mg	0%
Potassium 1828.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.9%

Protein: 13.2%

Carbs: 32.9%