Mexican Recipe
Street Corn Salad
by Kyle / @kyle
Charred corn, lime, chile, cotija-style crumble, and herbs built as a cookout side.
Cook time
25 minutes
Servings
2 to 4
Difficulty
Medium
Food mood
Source standard
Source: Grit & Soul seed recipe concept. No outside recipe ownership claimed. Safety, diet, and technique claims should be checked against the reference anchors before publishing.
Steps
- 1Cut vegetables into bite-size pieces so every forkful makes sense.
- 2Season the sturdy ingredients first so they do not taste flat.
- 3Whisk oil, acid, salt, and any spice into a simple dressing.
- 4Toss just before serving, then add delicate herbs or crunchy toppings last.
- 5Taste again for salt and acid before calling it done.
Grit & Soul tip
Salad should not mean plain. Salt the vegetables, add acid, and give it crunch.
Execution bridge
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Kitchen Talk
What cooks are saying
@brickandbasil
18m agoThis is the kind of idea I would save for a cold Sunday. The cast iron move feels exactly right.
Grit & Soul know-how
Use the zones
Why it works
A hot side and a cooler side give you sear, control, and a place to finish without burning the outside.
Watch for
Dry the surface before it hits the grate. Moisture has to leave before browning can begin.
Make it yours
Finish with something bright: pickles, herbs, citrus, vinegar sauce, or a sharp slaw.
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