Ingredients

  • 4 ears of fresh corn on the cob, husked and silks removed
  • 3 tbsp seasoned rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/3 cup small diced red onion
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper and salt to tsste
  • 1/4 tsp cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp hot sauce, such as franks brand
  • 1 tbsp fresh chopped basil leaves
  • 4 slice crispy cooked bacon for garnish

Method

  • Preheat grill to high heat.
  • MAKE DRESSING
  • In a large bowl combine vinegar, oil, onion, pepper, cajun seasoning, hot sauce and basil whisk to combine and set aside to wait for grilled corn
  • Place corn directly on grill, do not add butter or oil, just plain dry corn.
  • Grill turning as brown spots appear, about 5 minutes total time.
  • Remove from grill and using gloves or holding the top of the corn cob with paper towels (to protect your hands from the heat) cut kernals off cob.
  • Combine with dressing and mix well.
  • Garnish with bacon, crumbled.
  • We have everyone add the bacon on each portion to keep it crispy.
  • This salad is also good cold!