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salad tongs scooping some Grilled Corn Salad from a bowl

Grilled Corn Salad Recipe with BBQ Sausage

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
This grilled corn salad with farmer's sausage is an easy and summer delicious side dish. It's fresh crunchy veggies, grilled corn, smoky sausage, and creamy avocado all tossed in a tangy dressing. It's perfect for BBQ parties and picnics, and it's ready in just 20 minutes!

Ingredients

The Salad

  • 3 cobs corn
  • 1 lb farmer's sausages, sliced in half lengthwise
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium red pepper, diced
  • 1 medium orange pepper, diced
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
  • ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 large avocado, diced

The Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons orange juice, from ¼ orange
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice, from 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons mint, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon adobo sauce, from a jar of chipotle peppers
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Sea salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions 

  • Preheat your BBQ to medium-high. Lightly coat the cobs of corn and farmer sausage in the vegetable oil. Place them both on the BBQ and grill for 10 minutes, turning the sausage once and the corn a few times. Remove them both from the grill and let them cool slightly.
    3 cobs corn, 1 lb farmer's sausages, 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
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  • While the corn and sausage cook, make the rest of the salad. Place all the dressing ingredients into a small bowl and mix well.
    2 tablespoons orange juice, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons cilantro, 2 tablespoons mint, 1 teaspoon adobo sauce, 1 teaspoon honey, Sea salt and pepper
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  • Add the red and orange peppers, red onion, and cherry tomatoes to a large bowl.
    1 medium red pepper, 1 medium orange pepper, ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion, ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
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  • Chop the sausage into bite-sized pieces. Hold the corn on end on a plate and cut the corn kernels off by sliding a sharp knife down the side of the cob.
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  • Add the corn, diced sausage, and avocado to the bowl with the vegetables. Pour the dressing over the top and toss to coat.
    1 large avocado
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Notes

This is a great salad to make for a BBQ party as it can sit for at least an hour without losing quality.
Serving: 1 serving = ⅛ of the recipe, Calories: 222kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 31mg, Sodium: 283mg, Potassium: 336mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 1122IU, Vitamin C: 47mg, Calcium: 14mg, Iron: 1mg