Description
Strawberry Avocado Corn Salad is a vibrant and refreshing summer dish that perfectly balances sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. This colorful salad features juicy strawberries, creamy avocado, and grilled corn, all tossed together with a delightful honey mustard balsamic vinaigrette. Ideal for picnics, BBQs, or as a light meal at home, this salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients from fresh ingredients. With just 20 minutes of prep and cook time, you can whip up this delicious dish effortlessly. Impress your guests or enjoy it solo—either way, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
- 2 ears of sweet corn
- 2–3 cups spring mix baby greens
- 1 1/2 cups strawberries, diced
- 1/2 avocado, diced
- 3 tablespoons shelled pistachios
- Honey mustard balsamic vinaigrette (made with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, stone ground mustard)
Instructions
- Grill the corn on medium-high heat until charred (about 10 minutes). Let cool before removing kernels.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, mustard, and salt to make the vinaigrette.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine grilled corn kernels with baby greens, strawberries, avocado, and pistachios. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Feel free to customize by adding nuts or different greens. Make the vinaigrette ahead of time for even better flavor integration.