Description
Savor the flavor of this Avocado and Corn Salad, packed with delicious grilled corn and creamy avocado. This refreshing salad is perfect for a quick lunch or as a side dish for dinner, making it a must-try for anyone seeking healthy, homemade recipes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ears corn, grilled
- 2 avocados, diced
- 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced
- 1 green chilli, diced
- 2 tbsp cotija cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 1 lime, juice only
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp mexican oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Grill the corn until slightly blistered for about 10 minutes, turning often. Once cooled, cut kernels off the cob.
- In a large bowl, mix grilled corn, diced avocados, red onion, green chili, cilantro, cotija cheese, and pumpkin seeds.
- In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, minced garlic, olive oil, oregano, and salt. Pour this over the corn mixture and gently mix to combine. Let it sit for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Grilling the corn enhances the flavor, but boiling is a good alternative if grilling is not possible.
This salad can be served immediately or chilled for a refreshing dish later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 114mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 6mg