Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Grilled Corn Salad

Grilled Corn Salad 
Ingredients
  • 6 ears fresh corn, husked with silks removed 
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil 
  • Salt and pepper 
  • 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes 
  • 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped 
  • 4 scallions, finely chopped 
  • 2 cups packed arugula 
Lemon Dressing:
  • 1 lemon, juiced 
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil 
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper 
  • Neelys Barbeque Seasoning, recipe follows 
Directions
Preheat grill or broiler to medium heat.
Rub corn with 2 tablespoons of canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill or broil corn for 7 minutes or until ears are lightly browned. Remove from grill and allow to cool. Remove the kernels form the cob and place in a large mixing bowl along with the cherry tomatoes, red pepper, scallions, and arugula.
In a small bowl, prepare dressing by whisking together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper and Neelys Barbeque Seasoning, to taste.
Toss the salad with the dressing and serve at room temperature. 
Neelys BBQ Seasoning:
  • 1 1/2 cups paprika 
  • 3/4 cup sugar 
  • 3 3/4 tablespoons onion powder 
Add all ingredients to a bowl and stir until combined. Keep in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

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