Description
Grilled Corn Avocado Salad is a vibrant dish that combines the sweetness of grilled corn with the creamy richness of ripe avocados, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- Salt and pepper
- Lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Husk the corn, removing the outer leaves and silk.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and grill the corn for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Finely chop the red onion, dice the avocados, and chop the cilantro.
- Cut the grilled corn kernels off the cob and add them to a large mixing bowl along with the avocados, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey (if using), salt, and pepper, then drizzle over the salad and toss gently.
Notes
- Choose fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Grill the corn until charred for a smoky flavor.
- Be gentle when mixing to avoid mashing the avocados.
- Chill the salad before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Experiment with add-ins like cherry tomatoes or grilled chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Grilled Corn, Avocado Salad, Healthy Salad, Summer Salad, Easy Recipe