Get some corn and peppers? Turn them into a delicious salad with my easy recipe.
My grilled pepper and corn salad is fresh, vibrant and bursting with flavours. Charred veggies lend an incredible smoky taste, elevating the flavour profile of this salad. The roasted almonds add an element of crunch while the capers add a lemony tang to the dish. It’s healthy, delicious and wholesome.
While I love eating this salad for a light lunch, and kids love it too. It’s a nutritious after-school snack loaded with fibre and vitamins. You can also add an element of protein to this salad or serve it with your mains, the choice is yours.
Try this recipe if you’re looking to incorporate healthy meals that taste yummy into your diet.
| Servings | 4 persons |
| Course | Salads |
| Preparation Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 10-15 minutes |
Ingredients for the Grilled Pepper and Corn Salad(1 cup=200 ml, 1 tbsp=15 ml) |
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| 1 No. | Red bell pepper |
| 1 No. | Yellow bell pepper |
| 1 No. | Green bell pepper |
| 2 Nos. | Fresh corn |
| 1 – 2 tbsp | Capers |
| ½ cup | Spring onion greens (avoid the white part) |
| 3-4 tbsp | Feta cheese crumbled |
| 2-3 tbsp | Roasted almond slivers |
| A handful of | Mint leaves for garnish |
Ingredients for the Dressing(1 cup=200 ml, 1 tbsp=15 ml) |
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| ¼th cup | Olive oil |
| Juice of | 1 lemon (Indian size) |
| 1-2 tbsp | Vinegar |
| Salt to taste | |
| Pepper to taste | |
Instructions for the Salad |
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| 1. | Brush the pepper with olive oil and grill in a preheated oven @180°C until the skin is charred and it softens |
| 2. | Grill/roast the corn on the gas until it has charred. |
| 3. | Remove the skin of the pepper and cut it length-wise. Cool and keep aside. |
| 4. | Now, add pepper, grilled corn kernels, capers, spring onion, greens, feta cheese and almond slivers in a bowl. |
| 5. | Mix the ingredients for the dressing. Add it to the above salad and mix well. Refrigerate for an hour at least. |
| 6. | Serve chilled, garnished with mint leaves. |
Notes:
- Taste and adjust the ingredients for dressing.
- Please note that feta and capers have high salt content hence add salt accordingly.
