Southwestern Baja Grilled Corn Salad

This quick, simple, and savory Southwestern Baja Grilled Corn Salad is perfect for summer cookouts with friends and family. This vibrant and flavorful salad combines the smoky sweetness of grilled corn, the protein-packed goodness of quinoa and beans, and the fresh flavors of cilantro and lime. The addition of avocado adds a creamy texture and … Continue reading Southwestern Baja Grilled Corn Salad

Elote (Grilled Mexican Street Corn)

It's grilling season and fresh veggies are on the menu! I love tossing fresh vegetables on the grill and the one thing I really like about this recipe is that everyone can accessorize their own ear(s) of corn exactly how they want it. Place the condiments around the corn; crema mixture, chopped peppers, extra lime, … Continue reading Elote (Grilled Mexican Street Corn)

Summer Corn, Tomato and Avocado Salad

Delicious on its own as a side, or tossed with grilled chicken and wrapped in a tortilla. TOMATO CORN, TOMATO AND AVOCADO SALAD Ingredients 2 ears fresh Dandy® Super Sweet Corn, husked Extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Freshly ground black pepper 1 large Hass avocado, cut into … Continue reading Summer Corn, Tomato and Avocado Salad

chef adrianne calvo’s “grilled” cajun shrimp boil + lemon aioli

Miami Chef Adrianne Calvo gives a Cajun classic, a global makeover! Miami based Chef Adrianne Calvo, author of Maximum Flavor Social, shares a recipe inspired by a recent culinary discovery, just in time for grilling season. In a recent visit to the South, Calvo enjoyed her first crawfish boil, a Louisiana staple bursting with spicy … Continue reading chef adrianne calvo’s “grilled” cajun shrimp boil + lemon aioli

naked corn on the cue

Summer cookouts are a favorite here at basil & salt and as always fresh foods are on the menu. Whether you use the backyard barbecue or cook over a pit, fresh corn tastes a little better with a bit of char and smoke. Lay your clean, shucked corn naked on the grill for a total … Continue reading naked corn on the cue