Yellow Pepper and Corn Salad with Turmeric Dressing

A vibrant summer salad featuring charred corn, yellow bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes tossed with a zesty turmeric-ginger dressing. Fresh greens and endive add a pleasant bitter note while cilantro brings brightness to this colorful dish.

6 servings
50 min

Ingredients

  • 1 whole jalapeño
  • 1 piece turmeric
  • 1 piece ginger
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon finely grated lime zest
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 to taste Kosher salt
  • 3 ears corn
  • 2 whole yellow bell peppers
  • 4 ounces Sun Gold or cherry tomatoes
  • 2 whole endive
  • 2 cups dandelion greens or arugula
  • 1 to taste Kosher salt

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Pulse jalapeño, turmeric, ginger, garlic, cilantro, oil, lime zest, and lime juice in a food processor until smooth with a few flecks of cilantro. Transfer to a small bowl; season with salt.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Prepare a grill for high heat. Grill corn, turning occasionally, until charred and cooked through, 6-8 minutes. Let cool; cut kernels off cobs and place in a large bowl. (Or, cut kernels from cobs and char in a dry cast-iron skillet over medium-high, 8-10 minutes.)

    15 min

  3. 3.

    Heat broiler. Broil peppers on a rimmed baking sheet, turning occasionally, until blackened in spots and nearly cooked through, 12-18 minutes. Let cool; cut into 1" strips, retaining as much charred skin as possible; add to corn.

    20 min

  4. 4.

    Broil tomatoes on same baking sheet, tossing once, until blackened in spots and starting to burst, about 5 minutes. Let cool. Add tomatoes, endive, and greens to corn; toss to combine. Drizzle dressing over and toss to coat; season with salt.

    10 min