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Grilled corn salad with creamy jalapeño dressing
This grilled corn salad is perfect in every way. Grilled sweetcorn and avocado with creamy jalapeño dressing is a delicious side dish.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 243 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ears fresh corn
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 avocados cubed
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
For the dressing
- ½ avocado
- 3 tbsp fresh chives
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro/coriander
- 1 jalapeno chilli
- 1-2 tbsp lime juice
- 2-3 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Shuck fresh corn on the cob removing as much of the silk as possible.
- Brush with olive oil and season with salt.
- Grill over high heat until the corn is golden and a little charred all over.
- Remove the corn from the heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
- Slice the corn kernels off the cobs and place in a large bowl.
- Make the dressing: Combine the avocado, chopped jalapeño, fresh herbs, lime juice, water, olive oil, salt and pepper in a food processor or blender then blend until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Assemble: Add cubed avocado and crumbled feta to the corn then pour over the dressing.
- Toss and transfer to a serving bowl, top with fresh cilantro/coriander and finely chopped chillies (optional).
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Nutrition Information
Calories
243kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
255mg
(11%)
Potassium
663mg
(19%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
423IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 243
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 243kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 255mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 663mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 423IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.