Southwestern Roasted Corn Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 8 ears fresh corn in husks
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 3 limes, juiced
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• place the corn in a large pot with enough water to cover, and soak at least 15 minutes.
• preheat grill for high heat. remove silks from corn, but leave the husks.
• place corn on the preheated grill. cook, turning occasionally, 20 minutes, or until tender. remove from heat, cool slightly, and discard husks.
• cut the corn kernels from the cob, and place in a medium bowl. mix in the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion.
• in a blender or food processor, mix the cilantro, olive oil, garlic, lime juice, sugar, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. blend until smooth, and stir into the corn salad.