Spinach And Grilled Corn Salad Food

SPINACH AND GRILLED CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat grill to high (if using a charcoal grill, coals are ready when you can hold your hand 5 inches above grate for just 2 seconds). Lightly brush corn with oil, then season with salt and pepper. Grill corn, turning, until tender and blackened in places, about 8 minutes. Let cool slightly. Stand a cob on end, and carefully cut off kernels with a sharp knife using a downward motion. Repeat with other ear.
• Put vinegar in a small bowl, and add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly, until emulsified. Combine spinach, onion, and grilled corn in a serving bowl; season with salt and pepper. Toss salad with dressing just before serving.

GRILLED CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat; lightly oil the grate.
• Cook the corn on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until the corn is tender and specks of black appear, about 10 minutes; set aside until just cool enough to handle. Slice the kernels off of the cob and place into a bowl.
• Combine the warm corn kernels with the green pepper, diced tomato, onion, cilantro, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper; toss until evenly mixed. Set aside for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend before serving.

WHEAT BERRY, GRILLED CORN AND SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, heat water, wheat berries and salt to a rolling boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until tender. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.
• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Place corn on grill over medium-high heat. Cover grill; cook 12 to 15 minutes, turning frequently, until tender. Cool slightly; cut corn from ears to measure about 2 cups.
• In large bowl, stir together wheat berries, corn, tomatoes, spinach and onion.
• In 1-cup measuring cup, mix vinegar, orange peel, orange juice, oil, honey, salt and red pepper with wire whisk. Stir into wheat berry mixture. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

CORN AND SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a small heavy skillet, cook walnuts over medium heat until toasted, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar and vinegar. Cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool., In a large bowl, combine the spinach, red pepper, onion, corn, cheese and cranberries; sprinkle with walnuts. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Serve with salad.

GRILLED CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the corn by one of two methods: the outdoor method or the indoor method.
• For the outdoor method: Soak the corn in their husks overnight in salt water. When ready to cook, preheat the grill to medium-low heat. Place the soaked corn, still in their husks, on the grill and close the lid. Grill for about 20 minutes, then remove the corn from the grill and let it cool enough so that you can handle it. Peel off and discard the husks.
• For the indoor method: Preheat a cast-iron grill pan over medium heat. Husk the corn and season with olive oil and salt. Grill on the grill pan, turning occasionally, until lightly charred in spots, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Mix together the anchovy, garlic and jalapeno in a large bowl with a large pinch salt. Add the lime juice and zest and whisk in the olive oil. Add the tomatoes, cilantro, scallions and avocado and gently toss.
• Cut the kernels off of the cobs, and add them to the salad. Toss to combine and taste for seasoning. You may need to add some additional salt.

GRILLED CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Brush corn with a little oil and place it on the grill for 10 minutes. Once corn is cooked and slightly cooled, cut kernels off and place into a medium bowl. Add diced tomato, diced red onion, mixed greens, parsley, lime juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss to mix well.

GRILLED CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Remove husks and silks from corn. Brush with some of the salad dressing. Grill on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender; turning often. (Or place in a shallow baking pan; bake in a 425 degree F oven for 30 minutes, turning once.) When corn is cool enough to handle, cut kernels from cobs (you should have about 2 cups kernels).
• In a large bowl, combine corn kernels, spinach, tomatoes, and snipped herb. Add remaining salad dressing; toss gently to coat.
• To serve, spoon corn mixture into 6 small mugs or bowls. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. If desired, top with oregano leaves.
• **Make-Ahead Directions: Prepare as directed through Step 2. Cover and chill in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.

SPINACH, CORN AND ROASTED PEPPER SALAD WITH CHIPOTLE DRESSING

Steps:

• Stir cumin in small skillet over low heat just until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Whisk in oil, then lime juice and chipotle chilies. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• Char peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag 10 minutes. Peel and seed peppers. Cut peppers into 1/2-inch-wide strips. Transfer to large bowl. Add corn, green onions, chopped cilantro and dressing and toss to coat. Add spinach to bowl and toss to blend. Sprinkle with cilantro leaves.
• *Chipotle chilies canned in a spicy tomato sauce, sometimes called adobo, are available at Latin American markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

SPINACH SALAD WITH CHICKEN, CORN, TOMATOES, AND FETA

Steps:

• Heat a grill or grill pan to high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper. Grill chicken until cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes per side, flipping once. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes before cutting crosswise into strips.
• In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Add chicken, spinach, tomatoes, feta, and corn; toss to combine.

SPINACH WITH CORN

Steps:

• Wash spinach and chop coarsely.
• Melt butter in large skillet, add garlic and shallot and cook over low heat until softened but not browned.
• Add corn, cover skillet, raise heat to medium and cook 3 minutes.
• Add spinach, basil (or other seasonings) and salt, cover skillet and cook until spinach is wilted (2-3 minutes.)