Summer Grilled Corn Avocado Salad So Good
This easy and tasty grilled corn and avocado salad mixes juicy corn, creamy avocado, fresh lime juice, and cilantro to create a perfect summer side dish full of fresh flavors and vibrant colors.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 5 ears fresh sweet corn
- 8 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 2 medium avocados ripe but not mushy, diced
- 0.5 red bell pepper red bell pepper diced small (or substitute 1 Roma tomato diced small)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice or to taste
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro finely minced
- 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Drizzle the corn with about 3 tablespoons olive oil and rub it evenly over the ears.
- Place the corn on the grill and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, turning every minute or two to ensure even grilling without burning.
- Remove corn from grill and cut kernels off the ears with a sharp knife into a large bowl.
- Add remaining 5 tablespoons olive oil, diced avocado, diced red bell pepper, lime juice, minced cilantro, salt, and pepper; stir gently to combine and taste for seasoning.
- Adjust seasoning as desired and serve salad immediately for the best flavor.
Notes
This salad is a fantastic summer side and can be customized by adding grilled chicken, shrimp, or cheese like cotija for extra protein and flavor. Enjoy fresh and vibrant!