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Crunchy Summer Grilled Corn Salad

A vibrant and crunchy salad featuring grilled corn, avocado, and fresh herbs, perfect for summer cookouts.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears of sweet corn
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high.
  2. Husk the corn and rinse it.
  3. Grill the corn for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until charred.
  4. Chop the cherry tomatoes and dice the avocado.
  5. Rinse the cilantro and chop.
  6. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard for dressing.
  7. Cut the kernels off the cooled corn and combine with avocado, tomatoes, and cilantro.
  8. Drizzle the dressing over and gently toss.
  9. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Notes

Add toppings like feta cheese or other seasonal veggies for a twist.

Nutrition

Keywords: grilled corn salad, summer salad, vegetarian recipes, fresh salad, healthy eating