Blistered Shishito and Corn Salad—a vibrant and refreshing dish that blends sweet summer corn with smoky, slightly spicy shishito peppers.
What’s a Shishito & Corn Salad?
This seasonal favorite centers around blistered (quickly charred) shishito peppers and fresh corn tossed together with flavorful ingredients like avocado, cheese, and a zesty dressing—perfect as a side dish or light meal
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Two Delicious Variations
1. Simple & Creamy (Cumin Vinaigrette Style)
From Dishing Out Health:
Shishito peppers: Toss in olive oil, then blister in a hot skillet (5–6 minutes) .
Dressing: Whisk together cilantro, shallots, vinegar, olive oil, cumin, and salt; let sit .
Assembly: Chop cooled peppers and combine with corn, avocado, queso fresco, pumpkin seeds. Drizzle with the cumin vinaigrette and toss .
2. Bright & Herby (Basil-Oil Style)
From Justine Snacks:
Basil oil: Blanch basil briefly, then blend with olive oil and a splash of white wine vinegar
Justine Doiron
Vegetable mix: Combine corn kernels, finely chopped jalapeños, red onion, garlic, mint, lemon zest, lemon juice, and olive oil
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Shishitos & walnuts: Sauté sliced shishitos with red pepper flakes until tender; add walnuts to toast
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To serve: Spread the corn-herb mixture, top with shishitos and walnuts, and finish with shaved Parmesan
Justine Doiro
Quilck Comparison Table
Variation Dressing Style Key Ingredients
Cumin Vinaigrette Savory, citrusy Corn, avocado, queso fresco, cilantro, pumpkin seeds
Basil Oil Fresh, herby, rich Corn, jalapeño, herbs, lemon, walnuts, Parmesan
Why Try It?
Flavor contrast: Smoky shishitos and sweet corn, elevated by tangy or herbaceous dressings.l
Textural delight: Creamy avocado, crunchy corn and seeds/nuts, and tender peppers.
Flexible & beautiful: Great as a salad, side, or even a topping for tacos or grilled meats.
Would you like to explore a variation with different herbs or dressings, or would you like more
savory suggestions? Happy to h