Description
Celebrate Independence Day with a vibrant and flavorful dish that dazzles your guests. This Fourth of July Party Inspired creation combines grilled corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh cilantro, all tossed in a zesty lime dressing. It’s the perfect addition to your summer gatherings, easy to prepare, and guaranteed to impress even the pickiest eaters. Elevate your holiday feast with this colorful centerpiece that packs a punch of flavor while allowing you to spend more time celebrating with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1. Shuck the corn and remove silk. Rinse cherry tomatoes and pat dry. Finely chop cilantro, reserving some for garnish.
- 2. Preheat grill to medium heat. Grill corn for 10-15 minutes until charred; let cool before cutting off kernels.
- 3. In a large bowl, mix grilled corn kernels, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil.
- 4. Gently fold in crumbled feta cheese and sliced red onion.
- 5. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
- 6. Serve in a beautiful bowl garnished with reserved cilantro sprigs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg