Description

Charred Corn Avocado Salad with Roasted Red Onions is a refreshing, vibrant dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. This delightful salad combines sweet, smoky charred corn, creamy avocado, and tangy roasted red onions for a unique flavor experience. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light side dish, it’s easy to prepare and packed with nutrients. With its bright colors and bold flavors, this salad is sure to impress at any gathering.

Ingredients

Scale

2 red onions
3 ears of corn
200 g red grape tomatoes
200 g yellow grape tomatoes
1 avocado
¼ bunch cilantro (coriander)
Salt (to taste)
Pepper (to taste)
2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

Preheat grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat. Drizzle corn with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Slice red onions thickly and brush with olive oil.
Grill corn and onion slices for 10–15 minutes until charred and tender, turning occasionally. Allow to cool slightly before cutting kernels from the corn.
In a large mixing bowl, combine grilled corn kernels, diced avocado, halved grape tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and grilled onion pieces.
Whisk together remaining olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and pepper in a small bowl for dressing.
Pour dressing over salad mixture and toss gently to coat evenly before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
Calories: 180
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Use ripe avocados for the best creaminess. Let the salad chill before serving to enhance flavors. Feel free to add extra herbs like basil or mint for added freshness.