Creamy Grilled Corn and Avocado Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
This recipe combines sweet grilled corn with creamy avocado and a bright cilantro lime dressing. It makes a refreshing side dish for summer meals.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ears fresh corn, shucked
- 1 large ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for grilling)
- For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Grill the corn over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until kernels are lightly charred, about 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Cut the kernels off the cob and place them in a large bowl.
- Add the diced avocado, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro to the bowl with the corn.
- Prepare the dressing: Whisk together the lime juice, Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the corn and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- If you do not have a grill, you can cook the corn in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly browned.
- For a tangier dressing, substitute sour cream for the Greek yogurt.
- You can add 1/2 cup of rinsed and drained black beans for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 19
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 5