Charred Corn Avocado Salad with Roasted Red Onions
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this Charred Corn Avocado Salad with Roasted Red Onions. This refreshing dish features sweet, smoky charred corn paired perfectly with creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tender roasted red onions. Drizzled with a tangy lemon Dijon dressing, it’s not only visually appealing but also a wholesome option for any gathering. Whether served as a side at barbecues or enjoyed as a light meal on its own, this salad is versatile and delightful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 red onions
- 3 ears of corn
- 200 g red grape tomatoes
- 200 g yellow grape tomatoes
- 1 avocado
- ¼ bunch cilantro (coriander)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush red onions with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Grill the corn and onions until charred and softened (about 10-15 minutes).
- Allow to cool slightly, then remove kernels from the corn cob and dice onions into bite-sized pieces.
- Halve the red and yellow grape tomatoes and cube the avocado.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine charred corn, onions, tomatoes, avocado, and chopped cilantro.
- Whisk together remaining olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl to make the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg