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Fresh Grilled Corn and Avocado Salad with Easy 5-Minute Cilantro Lime Dressing

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A vibrant summer salad featuring smoky grilled corn, creamy avocado, and a zesty cilantro lime dressing. Quick and easy to prepare, perfect for picnics, barbecues, or light dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husks removed
  • 2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 2 limes (about 4 tablespoons)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: crumbled Cotija cheese or feta for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F / 200°C), approximately 10 minutes.
  2. Remove husks and silk from each ear of corn. Brush lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Grill the corn for 10-12 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes until tender with smoky char marks. Move to cooler part of grill if flare-ups occur.
  4. Let the corn cool for 5 minutes, then slice kernels off the cob using a sharp knife, standing the cob upright on a cutting board.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, ground cumin, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. In a mixing bowl, gently toss grilled corn kernels, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped red onion.
  7. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss carefully to avoid mashing the avocado.
  8. Sprinkle with additional chopped cilantro and optional crumbled cheese. Serve immediately or chill up to 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Grill the corn the night before and store in an airtight container to save time. Add avocado and dressing just before serving to keep avocado fresh. For vegan version, omit cheese or use plant-based alternative. Use medium-high heat to avoid burnt outsides and raw insides of corn. Whisk dressing vigorously to emulsify. Handle avocado gently to prevent bruising.

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Keywords: grilled corn salad, avocado salad, cilantro lime dressing, summer salad, easy salad, healthy side dish, gluten-free, vegetarian

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