Description
This Avocado and Corn Salad is a delightful mix of grilled corn, fresh avocados, and zesty lime. It’s a quick, healthy meal perfect for busy weeknights or as a side dish for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ears corn, grilled
- 2 avocados, diced
- 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced
- 1 green chili, diced
- 2 tbsp cotija cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds, toasted
- 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 cool, cut the kernels off.
- In a large bowl, combine corn, diced avocados, red onion, green chili, cilantro, cotija cheese, and pumpkin seeds.
- In a separate bowl, whisk lime juice, garlic, olive oil, oregano, and salt. Pour over the salad and mix gently.
- Let the salad sit for 15 minutes to blend the flavors before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add diced tomatoes or bell peppers.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg