Description
Fiesta Corn and Avocado Salad is a vibrant, fresh dish that brings the flavors of summer to your table. This delightful salad combines sweet, charred corn with creamy avocado, zesty herbs, and a hint of spice from jalapeño. Perfect for any gathering, it’s an easy-to-make side that complements barbecues, potlucks, or serves as a light lunch on its own. With its colorful presentation and deliciously balanced flavors, this salad is guaranteed to steal the spotlight at any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 ears of corn
- 2 medium ripe avocados
- 1 jalapeño
- Fresh basil and mint leaves
- Roasted pumpkin seeds
- Cotija cheese
Instructions
- Char the corn in a skillet over medium-high heat with oil until lightly charred. Cool and cut kernels off the cob.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, rice vinegar, mayonnaise, garlic, sumac (or paprika), salt, and pepper. Stir in sliced shallots.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine charred corn kernels with diced avocado, chopped jalapeño, herbs, pumpkin seeds, Cotija cheese, remaining seasoning, and dressing.
- Toss gently to combine and serve garnished with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Charring
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg