This Zoodle & Grilled Corn Salad is the perfect summer salad. Zucchini noodles, grilled corn and then dressed with a cilantro lime dressing. Vegan option & Gluten Free.
Hello and Happy June 1st!
Whoa there… can you believe we are already to JUNE?
As much as I enjoy all things June..vacations, BBQ’s, fire flies, Oh and let’s not forget the hubby’s B-Day is this month, I just can’t grasp it’s already here.
Before you know it we will be bringing out the Holiday decorations again.
Okay, so I guess I’m getting a little ahead of myself.
I’m going slow down and really try and Enjoy all things June, July, and August have to offer.
And one of them for sure is this Zoodle & Grilled Corn Salad & of course potato salad to go with it.
Cause nothing says Summertime to me like some grilled corn on the cob.
Do you guys find yourself grilling some of the same things all summer?
Well corn just happens to be one of my go to foods to grill.
And since I’m already firing up the grill I tend to throw a few extra corn cobs on there. Since leftover grilled corn is so flavorful and goes great in so many things <<<grilled corn recipe coming soon guys!
Of course I’m also a big fan of zoodles aka zucchini noodles.
So when I had some leftover corn from my last grilling session and zucchini in the fridge I needed to use this Zoodle & Grilled Corn Salad was born.
Good thing…since being a food blogger I tend to have lots of leftovers in the fridge and produce that I’m not quite sure what I’m going to turn it into.
Believe it or not planning meals has never been my strong point..Most of the time I just buy what looks fresh and then kind of wing it.
So since this is what was in my fridge it seemed like the logical choice.
And this Zoodle & Grilled Corn Salad is…
- Everything I love about summer all in one bowl
- Perfect for warm summer months
- Fun to make and eat
- Easy to prepare and even better if made ahead
- Gluten Free with Vegan option
Zoodle & Grilled Corn Salad
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini spiralized
- 6-8 grape tomatoes sliced in half
- 1-2 grilled corn on the cobs cooled
- 1/4 large red onion sliced
- optional toppings:
- shaved parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 tbsp. capers
- Cilantro lime dressing ingredients:
- 3 cloves garlic
- handful of fresh cilantro
- juice of 1 lime about 1/4 cup
- 2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse zucchini and slice off ends.
- I used thin spiral blade for the noodles.
- Set aside in colander as they will release some liquid.
- Meanwhile cut up grape tomatoes, slice kernels off corn cob and slice red onion.
- And if using parmesan shave about 1/4 cup.
- For the Cilantro lime dressing I used a food processor*
- Place garlic cloves, cilantro, lime juice, vinegar, olive oil, salt & pepper to taste and pulse till combined.
- To make the salad, pat dry the zucchini noodles and place in large salad bowl.
- Add tomatoes, grilled corn, red onion, and optional capers.
- Top with cilantro lime dressing and mix well.
- Cover and store in fridge till ready to serve.
- Top with optional parmesan when serving.
Notes
you can serve immediately but it develops more flavor if allowed to sit several hours in the fridge before serving.
Dene' V. Alexander says
June 5, 2017 at 10:57 pmZoodles are so delicious and this dressing and the other additions make this the perfect summer salad!! So full of gorgeous colors!!
Marisa Franca - All Our Way says
June 5, 2017 at 5:37 pmWhat a terrific combination. When I think of grilled corn I think of cilantro and lime to go along with it. Zoodles are such a great idea to add them to the summer salad. I’ve pinned the recipe and I’m looking forward to making it.
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
June 5, 2017 at 1:16 pmI love zoodles and corn, so this is definitely a combo I would love! What a great dish for summer!
Molly Kumar says
June 5, 2017 at 6:08 amZoodle is my favorite kind of noodles these days and I’m loving the addition of grilled corn in them. I’d totally try your recipe soon and maybe add some protein to make it a big afternoon lunch 🙂
Veena Azmanov says
June 5, 2017 at 5:18 amI’m waiting for my Spiralizer in the mail anytime soon. I’ve been eyeing all these zoodles recipes recently. This sounds like a perfect summer salad. Love the addition of Parmesan in there. Yum.
Christine - Jar Of Lemons says
June 5, 2017 at 2:18 amI’ve been obsessed with spiralized zucchini lately! This salad looks delicious and perfect for summer. Can’t wait to try!
ManilaSpoon says
June 5, 2017 at 1:36 amIt’s been so long since I made zoodles and your yummy salad is reminding me I need to make some again! Love that’s it’s so summery and tasty especially with that lovely cilantro dressing!
Swathi says
June 4, 2017 at 11:10 pmzoodles with grilled corn salad is not only colorful but also healthy. Love your salad collection as it is simple dressing recipe.
Daniela Anderson says
June 4, 2017 at 9:15 pmI’ve been thinking for quite some time now to purchase a spiraliser, but I never get myself to do it, for some reason. What a great salad this is, perfect with a nice bbq. I cannot have enough of corn in summer time when it is at its best.
Gloria Duggan says
June 4, 2017 at 6:05 pmI just got a spiralizer and LOVE it. Grilled corn is a staple during the summer. This is the perfect backyard BBQ side for sure.
Noel Lizotte says
June 4, 2017 at 1:23 pmWe use our grill a lot, too. I’ve only grilled corn a couple of times … it usually seems like a lot of work. Call me lazy, but fixing corn on the cob in any manner seems like a lot of work. sigh.
I do love the end result, though, so the work is worthwhile. This recipe is a great way to use up leftovers.
Luci's Morsels says
June 2, 2017 at 9:41 pmThis looks so good and I love that this is a healthy option. I cannot wait to try this. Thank you for sharing! Luci’s Morsels | fashion. food. frivolity.
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
June 2, 2017 at 10:56 amI like the idea of slowing down to enjoy the season 🙂 Zoodles are my new favourite thing – they taste delicious and are healthy (but mostly because they are so fun to make, lol). This looks like a lovely addition to any summer bbq!
Brian Jones says
June 2, 2017 at 6:08 amThis sounds lovely and perfect summer flavours and yes, there is something I grill a lot of in summer, water melon… Seriously give it a try 😉
Luci's Morsels says
June 2, 2017 at 2:39 amWhat a perfect summer salad! This looks absolutely delicious and I cannot wait to try this. Thank you for sharing! Luci’s Morsels | fashion. food. frivolity.
Sara says
June 2, 2017 at 1:39 amThis looks like the perfect summer dish!
Deanna Samaan says
June 2, 2017 at 12:06 amMMmm this looks amazing!!!!!!!!!
christinegalvani says
June 1, 2017 at 10:49 pmI love zoodles and am always looking for new recipes. This will be a great summer recipe with that awesome dressing!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
June 1, 2017 at 6:02 pmI definitely feel like I will be pulling out the Christmas decorations soon too, with the way the year is flying by! Love this salad, girlie. It’s similar to one I made, but I’m totally digging your dressing!! Can’t wait to try this! Cheers!