Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring charred corn, creamy avocado, and roasted red onions that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 red onions
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 3 ears of corn
- 200 g red grape tomatoes
- 200 g yellow grape tomatoes
- 1 avocado
- ¼ bunch cilantro (coriander)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan on medium-high heat.
- Shuck the corn, removing the husks and silk. Cut the red onions into wedges.
- Drizzle one tablespoon of olive oil over the corn and red onion wedges, coating them evenly.
- Place the corn and red onions on the grill. Grill the corn for approximately 8-10 minutes, turning to ensure even charring. Grill the onions until tender and slightly caramelized.
- After grilling, remove the corn and onions from the heat and allow them to cool for a few minutes. Once cooled, cut the corn off the cob and chop the onions into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the charred corn, red and yellow grape tomatoes, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro. Mix gently.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss to combine, ensuring every ingredient gets covered.
- Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper as needed, and serve immediately or chill for a refreshing taste.
Notes
For added flavor, consider substituting lime juice for the lemon juice and adding spices like chili powder or cumin.
