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Mexican Roasted Corn Salad with Buttermilk Dressing



Nutritional Information*
Serving size: about 2 cups salad
Calories: 218
Protein: 8g
Fat: 8g
Carbs: 34g
*Increase the protein content by topping this salad with a lean meat.


Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 4 tsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 1/2 tsp ancho chile powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika (regular or smoked)
  • 1/2 tsp salt, divided
  • 5 ears shucked corn
  • 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk, well-shaken
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
  • 6 cups mixed greens
Method

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Whisk together the lime juice, 2 teaspoons olive oil, ancho chile powder, paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Place the corn on the prepared baking sheet, and brush with the lime mixture. Roast the corn for 30 minutes.
  • Remove corn from the oven. Adjust oven rack 4 inches from heat, and turn on broiler. Return corn to oven, and broil, turning, for 3 minutes or until browned in patches.
  • Whisk together buttermilk, grated Parmesan cheese and remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. With a small, sharp knife, cut corn off cobs into a serving bowl; gently toss kernels with grape halves and mixed greens. Divide salad among 4 dinner plates and drizzle evenly with dressing.


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