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Summer Grilled Sweet Corn Caesar Salad

5 from 1 vote
Sweet, smoky grilled corn meets crisp romaine and creamy Caesar dressing in the most refreshing twist on a classic summer salad — a perfect balance of charred sweetness, cool crunch, and rich, tangy flavor in every bite.
Servings 6 people
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 ears sweet corn husked and silks removed
  • 2 large heads romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 large shallot thinly sliced⁠
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • ⅓ cup shaved parmesan⁠ cheese
  • ⅓ cup creamy Caesar dressing
  • kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper to season

Instructions

  • Heat your grill to medium-high. Place the corn directly on the grates and cook, turning every 2–3 minutes, until the kernels are lightly blistered and charred in spots, about 8–10 minutes total. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool slightly before slicing the kernels off the cob. Set aside.
    3 ears sweet corn
  • Rinse and dry the romaine thoroughly, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
    2 large heads romaine lettuce
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine and sliced shallot. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top, sprinkle with a pinch of kosher salt, and toss lightly to coat. Add the grilled corn kernels, shaved Parmesan, and a generous drizzle of Caesar dressing. Toss again until everything is evenly coated. Taste and adjust with more salt or freshly cracked black pepper, if needed.
    1 large shallot, ½ lemon, ⅓ cup shaved parmesan⁠ cheese, ⅓ cup creamy Caesar dressing, kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper
  • Divide the salad into bowls or onto a large platter. Finish with extra Parmesan shavings or a final twist of black pepper. Serve right away while the flavors are fresh and bright.

Notes

This recipe makes a generous salad — enough to serve 2–3 people as a main course or 4–6 as a side for a larger meal. 
To turn this into a heartier dinner salad, add your favorite protein. It pairs beautifully with Grilled Chicken, but shredded chicken breast or sliced chicken/turkey deli meat are also great options.

Nutrition

Serving: 4gCalories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 255mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 947IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg
Calories: 138kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Caesar, Corn, Salad