Jerk Salad with Charred Corn & Jamaican Style Grains

Packed with sweet mango, charred corn and vibrant Caribbean-inspired flavours, this colourful salad combines Jamaican-Style Grains with fresh vegetables, lime and toasted coconut. Light, refreshing and full of texture, it's perfect for summer lunches, BBQs or easy dinners.


Written by Merchant Gourmet
Jerk Salad with Charred Corn & Jamaican Style Grains
Ingredients
  • 2 corn cobs
  • 100g desiccated coconut
  • 1 bunch spring onions, finely sliced
  • 1 pouch Merchant Gourmet Jamaican-Style Grains & Pulses
  • 1 mango, diced
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  1. Parboil or microwave the corn according to the packet instructions until just tender.
  2. Heat a griddle pan or barbecue over a high heat. Brush the corn with the olive oil and cook, turning regularly, until charred all over.
  3. Meanwhile, toast the desiccated coconut in a dry frying pan over a medium heat until lightly golden. Watch carefully as it can burn quickly.
  4. Slice the spring onions and dice the mango and red pepper.
  5. Heat the Merchant Gourmet Jamaican-Style Grains & Pulses according to the packet instructions, or use them cold.
  6. Combine the grains, spring onions, mango, red pepper and lime juice in a large bowl and toss well.
  7. Divide between serving plates and top with the toasted coconut.
  8. Serve alongside the charred corn.

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