Description
A fresh and flavorful summer salad made with grilled corn, vegetables, and a zesty dressing. Perfect as a side dish or light meal.
Ingredients
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- 4 ears of corn, husked
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush corn with a little olive oil and place on the grill.
- Grill corn for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly charred.
- Remove corn from grill and let cool slightly.
- Cut kernels off the cob and place in a large bowl.
- Add cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado, and cilantro to the bowl.
- Drizzle with remaining olive oil and lime juice.
- Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese if using and serve immediately or chilled.
Notes
- You can substitute feta with cotija or omit for a vegan version.
- Roasted corn in the oven can be used if grill is unavailable.
- Best consumed fresh for optimal texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
