Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of summer with this Charred Corn Avocado Salad with Roasted Red Onions. This delightful dish features sweet, smoky grilled corn, creamy avocado, and juicy tomatoes, all tossed together in a zesty lemon Dijon dressing. Perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or as a refreshing side to any meal, this salad not only bursts with flavor but also offers a healthy dose of nutrients. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients, you can create a colorful and nutritious bowl that will impress your guests and elevate your summer dining experience.
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 and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Peel and slice the red onions into thick rounds; brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill onions for about 5–7 minutes per side until charred. Simultaneously, husk the corn, brush with oil, and grill for approximately 10–12 minutes until charred.
- Allow vegetables to cool before chopping them into smaller pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine grilled corn kernels, chopped onions, halved tomatoes, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl; drizzle over salad and toss gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg