Description
This Avocado and Corn Salad is a burst of flavor! Easy to prepare with fresh avocados, grilled corn, and zesty lime juice, it’s perfect for a quick, healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ears corn, grilled
- 2 avocados, diced
- 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced
- 1 green chilli, diced
- 2 tbsp cotija cheese, or other soft cheese
- 2 tbsp cilantro
- 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 1 lime, juice only
- 1 clove garlic, small
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp mexican oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Grill the corn until slightly blistered, approximately 10 minutes, turning often; alternatively, boil the corn. Let cool and cut kernels off.
- In a large bowl, mix grilled corn, diced avocados, red onion, green chilli, cilantro, Cotija cheese, and pumpkin seeds.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, minced garlic, olive oil, oregano, and salt. Pour over salad and mix gently. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Grilling the corn enhances its sweetness and flavor.
Feel free to replace Cotija cheese with any soft cheese of your choice.
This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 256mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 6mg