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Grilled Corn and Watermelon Salad

Corn SaladNewagen Seaside Inn’s Executive Chef, Fiona Dunlap, shares her recipe for a delicious and easy summer salad that will make your Memorial Day picnic preparations a breeze.

 

 

 

 

Grilled Corn and Watermelon Salad
6 Servings

Ingredients

6 ears fresh corn, husked
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper
2 cups diced watermelon
1 small diced Vidalia onion
¼ cup chopped mint
2 Tbls chopped cilantro

Lemon Dressing
1 lemon, juiced
4 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat grill or broiler to medium heat.
  2. Rub corn with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Grill or broil corn for 7 minutes or until ears are lightly browned. Remove from grill and allow to cool.
  4. Remove the kernels from the cob and place in a large mixing bowl along with the watermelon, diced Vidalia onion, mint, and cilantro.
  5. In a small bowl, prepare dressing by whisking together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  6. Toss the salad with the dressing and serve at room temperature.