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Grilled Corn Avocado Salad Recipe: 4 Irresistible Twists You’ll Love

grilled corn avocado salad

A fresh and vibrant grilled corn avocado salad, perfect for summer BBQs or as a light meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears corn, husks removed
  • 2 ripe avocados, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 medium red onion, sliced into thin wedges
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Lightly brush the corn and red onion with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  3. Grill the corn for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly charred on all sides.
  4. Grill the red onion for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly softened with a few charred edges.
  5. Let the corn cool slightly, then cut the kernels from the cob.
  6. In a large bowl, combine the grilled corn kernels, grilled red onion, cherry tomatoes, and diced avocado.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  8. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
  9. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Best served fresh.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • For extra flavor, add crumbled feta or cotija cheese.

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