Description
This Avocado and Corn Salad offers a burst of flavor with fresh ingredients. Easy to prepare, it’s a delicious side dish perfect for any occasion, featuring grilled corn and creamy avocados.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ears corn, grilled
- 2 avocados, diced
- 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced
- 1 green chilli, diced
- 2 tbsp cotija cheese
- 2 tbsp cilantro
- 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 1 lime, juice only
- 1 clove garlic, small
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp mexican oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Grill the corn until slightly blistered, about 10 minutes, turning often. Let it cool, then cut off the kernels.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine grilled corn, diced avocados, red onion, green chili, cilantro, cotija cheese, and pumpkin seeds.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, minced garlic, olive oil, oregano, and salt. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix gently. Allow to stand for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
For more flavor, let the salad sit for a while to blend the ingredients.
Add more lime juice to taste, especially if you like it tangy.
This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for a short time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg