Description
Charred Corn Avocado Salad with Roasted Red Onions is a delightful summer dish that bursts with flavor. This vibrant salad features sweet, smoky corn grilled to perfection, creamy avocado, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all tossed in a zesty lemon Dijon vinaigrette. Perfect as a refreshing side for barbecues or potlucks, this salad will impress your guests with its colorful presentation and delicious medley of textures and tastes. With quick preparation and easy-to-find ingredients, it’s a hassle-free option for any occasion, whether served solo or alongside grilled proteins.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 red onions
- 3 corn cobs
- 200 g red grape tomatoes
- 200 g yellow grape tomatoes
- 1 avocado
- Fresh cilantro
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Dijon mustard
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Brush corn with olive oil and grill until charred (10–15 minutes). Remove and let cool.
- Slice red onions into thick rounds, toss in olive oil, salt, and pepper, then grill until tender (10–12 minutes).
- Cut the grilled corn kernels off the cob, dice the onions, halve the tomatoes, and chop the avocado.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and maple syrup for the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine corn, onions, tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro. Drizzle dressing over top and toss gently to coat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use ripe avocados for creaminess. Customize by adding black beans or feta cheese for extra flavor. Serve chilled for optimal taste.