Charred Corn Cabbage Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing

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5

6 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    228 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Charred Corn Cabbage Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing

This Charred Corn Cabbage Salad is made with crunchy cabbage, charred corn, jicama, cilantro, green onion, pepitas, and salty cotija cheese. The salad is tossed in a creamy avocado dressing that only takes a few minutes to make. The flavors and textures are incredible and I highly recommend serving the salad with tortilla chips!

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Ingredients

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For the salad:

  • 4 sweet corn husks and silks removed, cut off the stem, ears
  • avocado oil for brushing the corn
  • 5 cups cabbage finely chopped
  • 2 cups jicama diced
  • 4 green onion sliced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup Pepitas
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese
  • lime juice of 1
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt
  • cotija cheese extra, garnish
  • cilantro extra, garnish
  • tortilla chips for serving, optional

For the dressing:

  • 1 avocado
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil
  • 1 jalapeno pepper stem and seeds removed, small
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 2 garlic small cloves
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush the corn with oil and grill for 2 minutes per side, or until char marks form. Remove from grill and set aside to cool to room temperature.
  2. Use a sharp knife to carefully slice down each side of the corn cobs to remove the kernels.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the charred corn kernels, cabbage, jicama, green onions, cilantro, pepitas, cotija cheese, and lime juice.
  4. To make the dressing, in a blender or food processor, add the avocado, Greek yogurt or sour cream, avocado oil, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, water, honey, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. The dressing should be nice and creamy. If it is a little too thick, you can add 1 more tablespoon of water and blend again, but you don’t want it too thin.
  5. Pour the creamy avocado dressing over the salad and toss well with tongs until the salad is well coated. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish with extra cotija cheese and cilantro, if desired. Serve plain or with tortilla chips.

Notes

  • You can also char the corn over a gas flame.
  • Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 228kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 9g (45%) Trans Fat 0.01g (1%) Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 132mg (6%) Potassium 464mg (10%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 395IU (8%) Vitamin C 34mg (38%) Calcium 95mg (10%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 228 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 228kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 132mg 6%
Potassium 464mg 10%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 395IU 8%
Vitamin C 34mg 38%
Calcium 95mg 10%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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