Seared Corn Salad
Author: Anita
Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Total time: 30 mins
Ingredients
  • 8 ears corn, husked
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, pressed
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp New Mexico or ancho chile powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tbsp 505 diced green chiles (medium hot to hot)
  • 1 large avocado, diced
  • 1 cup diced tomato
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lime, for garnish
  • optional: black olive slices or pieces
Instructions
  1. Cut the kernels off the ears of corn.
  2. Pour the oil into a large skillet, stir int the garlic and cook for 1minute at medium high heat.
  3. Add the corn and sear, stirring frequently, until browned around the edges, 5-10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  4. In a small bowl, blend mayonnaise, chile powder, garlic powder, cumin, and green chiles.
  5. Pour corn into a large bowl, then stir in the dressing. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Stir in tomatoes, avocado, and green onions. Add black olives if you wish.
  7. Garnish with lime slices, serve, and enjoy!
Recipe by Denver Green Chili at https://denvergreenchili.com/recipes/salads/seared-corn-salad/