Fiesta Corn and Avocado Salad
Fiesta Corn and Avocado Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that embodies the essence of summer with its colorful ingredients and delightful flavors. This easy-to-make salad combines sweet corn and creamy avocado, enhanced by fresh herbs and a zesty dressing that will impress at any gathering. Perfect for potlucks, cookouts, or as a light main course, it’s not only delicious but also packed with nutrition. Whip it up in just 30 minutes and enjoy the satisfying crunch of vegetables and toasted pumpkin seeds in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Salad
- Method: Charring
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 ears of corn
- 2 medium ripe avocados
- 1 jalapeño
- 1 small shallot
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
- 3 Tbsp. fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup roasted pumpkin seeds
- 4 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 3 Tbsp. rice vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
- 1 grated garlic clove
- 3/4 tsp. ground sumac (sub paprika)
- 3/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper, divided
Instructions
- Char three ears of corn in olive oil until lightly charred; let cool.
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, rice vinegar, mayonnaise, garlic, sumac (or paprika), salt, and pepper.
- Cut kernels from all corn ears; combine with diced avocado, jalapeño, herbs, pumpkin seeds, and cheese (if using) in a mixing bowl.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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