Description
Grilled Corn and Avocado Vegetarian Salad is a fresh and zesty delight, packed with smoky, creamy, and crunchy textures, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- 4 ears fresh corn, husked
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ red onion, finely chopped
- 1 red or orange bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, minced (optional)
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- ¼ cup olive oil, plus more for grilling
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¾ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly brush the corn with olive oil and grill for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until charred in spots. Remove from heat and let cool. Cut the kernels off the cob.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the ¼ cup olive oil, fresh lime juice, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
3. In a large bowl, combine the grilled corn kernels, diced avocados, halved cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, cilantro, and jalapeño (if using).
4. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine, being careful not to mash the avocado.
5. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad, if desired.
6. Serve the Grilled Corn and Avocado Vegetarian Salad immediately at room temperature or chill for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a vegan version, simply omit the feta cheese. You can also try substituting the lime dressing with a balsamic vinaigrette or a creamy avocado-based dressing. To add more protein, consider tossing in some cooked chickpeas or black beans. If you prefer a heartier meal, serve the salad over a bed of mixed greens or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 10