Grilled Corn Avocado Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

Grilled Corn Avocado Salad with Lime Vinaigrette is the perfect Easy Summer Salad to brighten your days! Bright, healthy, and DELICIOUS!

 

It all starts with gorgeous fresh grilled corn! I cooked this in the oven, but corn can also be barbecued! I always look for flavorful salads I can make once and eat for several days. This salad is deeply nutritious and has that Pzazzz taste! Steve and I love grilled corn which elevates the taste of this Mediterranean Diet style salad. It’s delectably delicious! This is also an excellent Meal Prep recipe!

 

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS RECIPE

• It’s very healthy and nutrient-dense! We all need to eat more vegetables.
• It’s DELICIOUS!
• It’s super easy!
• The Lime Vinaigrette with Garlic is so addicting!
• It stores well in the refrigerator for days.
• It’s plant-based goodness!
• It has avocado, which adds a creamy yumminess.
• It’s naturally gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian!

INGREDIENTS FOR GRILLED CORN AVOCADO SALAD WITH LIME VINAIGRETTE

• Corn – Buy the freshest, sweetest corn you can find!
• Limes – they add that zestiness!
• Tomatoes – I bought a huge basket of multi-colored cherry tomatoes. SWEET!
• English Cucumber – I love these, but any cucumber will do.
• Jicama – I love how Jicama adds that sweet crunch!
• Red Onion – Adds that zing!
• Avocado – creamy and delicious.
• White Wine Vinegar – I love how it adds tang to any Vinaigrette.
• Fresh Garlic – need I say more?
• Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil – is healthy for Dressing.
• Honey – or Agave Nectar 
• Salt and Pepper
• Cilantro – that’s the Fiesta

HOW TO MAKE THE GRILLED CORN SALAD

Step 1 – Roast the Corn

Preheat the Oven to 375 degrees.

Place five ears of husked corn on a large baking tray greased with One Tablespoon of Olive Oil. Drizzle a Tablespoon of Olive Oil on the Corn with a few turns of Fresh Cracked Sea Salt and Fresh Cracked Pepper. (1/2 Teaspoon of Salt and Pepper) Roll Corn over a few times until well coated with Olive Oil. Place Pan in the Preheated oven for 30 minutes until corn is tender. Check after 15 minutes and turn the corn over.

Remove from oven to Cool!

 

Step 2 – Make the Lime Vinaigrette

Blend 1/2 cup Olive Oil with Two Tablespoons of White Wine Vinegar with the Juice of Two Limes. Add One Tablespoon of Honey, One Minced Clove of Garlic, and One Teaspoon of Fresh Cracked Black Pepper.

Whisk until smooth and set aside.

Step 3 – Chop the Vegetables

Jicama – Chop 2 Cups of Jicama into medium dice.

English Cucumber – Cut a large English Cucumber in half lengthwise and deseed with a small spoon scooping out all the seeds. Cut in half again and cut into a medium dice.

Cherry Tomatoes – Cut 2 1/2 cups of Cherry Tomatoes in half

Red Onion – Dice 1/2 of a Red Onion into a Medium Dice

Roasted Corn – Slice corn off the cob

Avocado – Remove the flesh from one large avocado with a spoon and cut it into large dice

Cilantro – Chop One Tablespoon of Fresh Cilantro

Step 4 – Assemble the Salad

Place all ingredients in a Large Salad Bowl and mix well. Add the Lime Vinaigrette and gently toss! Enjoy!

SERVING IDEA FOR GRILLED CORN AVOCADO SALAD WITH LIME VINAIGRETTE

We love serving the Corn Salad in individual glass jars at Barbecues. Put about a cup of the salad in each jar.

FAQ

 

• Can I add Black Beans to this Salad?

Yes! We often add black or white beans to this delicious salad!

• Can I make the Honey Lime Vinaigrette ahead of time? 

Absolutely! Make the Vinaigrette ahead of time and place it in a covered jar or bowl in the refrigerator.

• Can I make this recipe with frozen corn? 

An easy hack to get a roasted flavor with frozen corn is to saute it in a saute pan for a few minutes with a tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper.  Let it cool before adding it to the salad.

• Can I grill the corn on the Barbecue? 

Yes! We do this all the time. Heat the grill to 375 Medium temperature and cook until corn is tender.

VARIATIONS ON THIS VIBRANT, EASY CORN SALAD

• Puree a 1/2 Avocado with the Vinaigrette for a creamier dressing. Yum!
• Add chopped yellow or red bell pepper to this corn salad.
• Add a 1/2 cup of feta cheese. 
• Serve with sliced, toasted tortillas.
• Use Green Onion instead of Red Onion. 

OTHER MEDITERRANEAN DIET SALADS TO TRY!

Easy Canned Salmon Mediterranean Salad – This yummy salad is one of my diet’s mainstays.

Delicious Chickpea Salad with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette –  

Easy Greek Salad Recipe – This classic salad is always a hit!

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