Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of summer with our Charred Corn Avocado Salad with Roasted Red Onions. This refreshing dish combines sweet and smoky charred corn, creamy avocado, and tangy roasted red onions, making it an excellent choice for barbecues, potlucks, or a light meal. It’s not just delicious; its colorful presentation makes it visually striking too. Packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor, this salad is sure to impress your guests while offering a healthy option for your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 red onions
- 3 ears of corn
- 200g red grape tomatoes
- 200g yellow grape tomatoes
- 1 avocado
- ¼ bunch cilantro (coriander)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Slice red onions into thick rounds and brush with olive oil on both sides.
- Grill corn and onions until charred (about 10-15 minutes), turning occasionally.
- Let them cool slightly, then cut kernels off the corn and chop the onions.
- In a mixing bowl, combine charred corn kernels, chopped onions, halved grape tomatoes, diced avocado, and cilantro.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg