Blistered Shishito and Corn Salad

Name: Blistered Shishito and Corn Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 6 to 8 oz. shishito peppers; 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 3 Tbsp. minced shallots; 3 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro; 2 Tbsp. seasoned rice vinegar; 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided; 2 heaping cups fresh corn kernels (from 3 ears of corn); 1 medium avocado, cut into chunks; 1/3 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese; 1/4 cup pepitas

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:10min

Blistered Shishito and Corn Salad with avocado, queso fresco, and a light cumin vinaigrette. This summer-fresh salad is easy to make and will be the hit of any cookout.

Updated at: Fri, 15 May 2026 01:05:11 GMT