Charred Corn Avocado Salad with Roasted Red Onions
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with our Charred Corn Avocado Salad with Roasted Red Onions. This delightful salad features sweet, smoky corn paired seamlessly with creamy avocado and tangy roasted red onions, creating a dish that is both refreshing and visually stunning. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or potlucks, this salad is sure to impress your guests. The addition of cherry tomatoes and a zesty lemon Dijon dressing elevates the flavor profile, making it an ideal side dish or a light main course. Enjoy this colorful medley at your next gathering and savor the taste of summer!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
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 your grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat. Slice red onions into thick rounds and brush with olive oil. Husk the corn and lightly coat with olive oil.
- Grill the onions and corn for about 15 minutes, turning until charred and tender. Remove from heat and let cool before cutting the kernels off the corn.
- In a large bowl, combine grilled corn kernels, chopped roasted red onions, halved grape tomatoes, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.
- Whisk together remaining olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and maple syrup in a small bowl to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg