Mexican Corn Panzanella Salad Recipe

Like a fresher, healthier take on classic corn elote meets panzanella, this Mexican Corn Panzanella Salad Recipe is one of our all time favorite summer salads.

5 from 1 vote

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

resting time 5

Total Time 20

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Diet Vegetarian

Servings servings

Calories 402 kcal

Equipment

Plastic Cutting Board
Serrated Knife
Glass Bowls
Salad Spinner

Ingredients

2 medium corn cob husked
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided plus more for corn
3 medium shallots
trimmed and cut into paper thin slices
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
2 ounces Crumbled feta or Cotija cheese
1/2 medium jalapeño chile thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
8 ounces French baguette or whole wheat ciabatta cut into 1-inch cubes and toasted
1/2 ripe avocado diced
1 pint sweet 100 tomatoes halved
2 handfuls baby kale spinach or arugula
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Marinate The Bread: Heat a grill pan or grill to medium heat. Cut kernels from 1 corn cob and toss with toasted bread, shallot, chile, white balsamic vinegar, and lime juice in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper and set aside.
Grill The Remaining Corn: Combine tomatoes with 2 tablespoons of the oil and season with salt and pepper then set aside until ready to use. Meanwhile, brush remaining ear of corn with some oil and grill, turning occasionally, until tender and charred in spots, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Make The Salad: Set corn aside until cool enough to handle then cut kernels from cobs and add to reserved corn mixture along with avocado, cheese, cilantro, greens and remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Toss to combine, season with salt and pepper, taste, and adjust flavors as desired. Serve.

PERSONAL NOTES

Click here to add your own private notes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 402kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 11gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 546mgPotassium: 623mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2473IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 197mgIron: 4mg

Keyword healthy green salad, panzanella salad