Grilled Corn, Tomato and Avocado Salad
Grilled corn, tomato and avocado salad combines some of the best flavors of summer to create a healthy side dish for your next cookout.
Ingredients
- 2 large ears fresh corn husks and silk removed
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
- 1 medium red onion halved and cut into thick slices
- 1 pound cherry or grape tomatoes halved
- 1 large avocado chopped
- ΒΌ cup fresh parsley roughly chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium heat. Brush corn with melted butter.Place corn and red onion slices over direct heat.
- Rotate the corn a quarter turn every few minutes until each side is slightly charred. Flip red onion once while corn is cooking.
- Remove from heat and slice kernels from cob with a sharp knife. Discard cobs and transfer onions and corn kernels to a large salad bowl.
- Add tomatoes, avocado, fresh parsley, and lime juice to the corn. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and toss gently to combine.
Notes
*Tip: If fresh corn is not in season, substitute 1 cup frozen sweet corn prepared according to package instructions.