Grilled Corn and Zucchini Salad

5 stars average

This summery salad is made with grilled corn and zucchini tossed with creamy feta and fresh basil. The ideal side dish for backyard cookouts and barbecues!

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes

Grilled Corn and Zucchini Salad

This summery salad is made with grilled corn and zucchini tossed with creamy feta and fresh basil. The ideal side dish for backyard cookouts and barbecues!

zucchini salad with feta being sprinkled in

We love summer entertaining, so much so that we just built a brand new deck to accommodate more space for our friends and family!

corn being grilled with zucchini

While there are so many wonderful aspects of grilling season, perhaps what I love most is how easy and effortless grilling makes it to add flavor to just about anything. Case in point: I recently created a grilled corn and zucchini salad that took just about 12 total minutes to create.

Grilled Corn and Zucchini Salad

As the zucchini and corn grill the natural sugars begin to caramelize creating a sweet and smoky flavor profile that turns a traditionally bland ingredient (sorry zucchini!) into something magical and delicious.

Liz Making Grilled Corn and Zucchini Salad

To bring it all together, I toss the grilled corn and zucchini with lemon juice, olive oil, creamy feta, scallions and fresh basil. Bright, summery and full of fresh flavors, you really can’t go wrong with this simple summer side dish recipe.

Grilled Zucchini and Corn Recipe with Recipe

Depending on what’s in season where you live, feel free to mix and match the ingredients in this grilled summer salad recipe. Asparagus, eggplant, peppers or onions would all be fantastic grilled then tossed with feta and basil.

Grilled Corn and Zucchini Salad

The options are limitless. Your fork is waiting.

Grilled Corn and Zucchini Salad

Grilled Corn and Zucchini Salad with Feta and Basil

5 stars average
This summery salad is made with grilled corn and zucchini tossed with creamy feta and fresh basil. The ideal side dish for backyard cookouts and barbecues!
PREP: 10 minutes
COOK: 10 minutes
TOTAL: 20 minutes
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Servings: 4

Ingredients
 

  • 2 ears corn (shucked)
  • 1 medium zucchini (cut in long strips)
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (divided)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 4 ounces feta cheese
  • ¼ cup fresh basil (thinly sliced)
  • ½ cup scallions (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat grill over high heat. Brush both sides of the zucchini slices with half of half of the olive oil (2 tablespoons) and sprinle with salt and pepper. Place seasoned zucchini slices along with the corn on the cob on the grill. Grill zucchini until tender, about 4-7 minutes, turning once halfway through. Rotate corn every 2 minutes until all sides are slightly charred.
  • Remove the veggies from the grill. Uesing a sharp knife, slice the corn into a large bowl. Next, slice the zucchini into bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl. Add all remaining ingredients to the bowl including feta, basil, scallions, lemon juice and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Toss well and season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Notes

Can be served warm, room temperature or chilled. 

Nutrition

Calories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 323mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 420IUVitamin C: 14.3mgCalcium: 159mgIron: 0.7mg

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