Description
A vibrant salad bursting with flavor, featuring charred corn, creamy avocado, roasted red onions, and fresh herbs, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of fresh corn
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 bell pepper (any color)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- Fresh cilantro (to taste)
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the red onion into ½-inch wedges, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast for about 20 minutes.
- While the onions roast, grill the corn for about 10 minutes until charred.
- Let the corn and onions cool slightly before handling.
- Whisk together lime juice and olive oil in a small bowl to create the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine grilled corn, roasted onions, diced avocados, and chopped bell pepper. Pour dressing over and gently toss.
- Sprinkle fresh cilantro on top and serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add diced jalapeños or a sprinkle of chili powder. This salad is perfect for alongside grilled proteins or as a filling for tacos.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling, Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, summer recipe, corn, avocado, healthy side dish, grilled vegetables, vegetarian, recipe for gatherings