Summer Caesar Salad Charred Corn: A Refreshing Twist!
A refreshing twist on the classic Caesar salad featuring charred corn for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup of charred corn
- 1/2 cup of Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup of croutons
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Drizzle the corn with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the corn for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred.
- Remove the corn from the grill and let it cool before cutting the kernels off the cob.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, charred corn, Caesar dressing, and Parmesan cheese.
- Toss the salad until well combined.
- Top with croutons and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, ensure the Caesar dressing is vegetarian-friendly.
- Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg