Grilled Corn & Zucchini Salad
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Grilled Corn & Zucchini Salad
Description
This salad starts by grilling whole ears of corn until charred on all sides, then grilling zucchini wedges brushed with olive or avocado oil until tender with grill marks. After cooling, the corn kernels are cut from the cob and combined with chopped zucchini, fresh arugula or spinach, diced avocado, sliced green onions, and crumbly queso fresco cheese.
The assembled salad is tossed with a cilantro lime vinaigrette, which brightens the palate and complements the smoky sweetness of the grilled vegetables. Salt and pepper are added to taste, enhancing the natural flavors.
This mix offers contrasting textures from crispy greens, soft avocado, and crunchy corn, ideal for summer meals or as a side to grilled proteins. Charred corn can also be roasted over a gas flame for similar results.
Ingredients
- 3 zucchini ends removed and cut into 4 long wedges (lengthwise, small
- olive oil for brushing zucchini, or avocado oil
- salt to taste, Kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt
- 2 corn shucked, large ears
- 4 cups arugula or chopped spinach
- 1 to 2 avocado chopped
- 2 green onion sliced
- 1/2 cup queso fresco
- vinaigrette cilantro lime
Instructions
- Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Brush the zucchini with oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
- When the grill is hot, use tongs to place the ears of corn on the grill. Cook, turning often, until charred all over.
- Add the zucchini when the corn is halfway done, cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until the zucchini is tender, but not mushy, and there are nice grill marks.
- Transfer the zucchini and corn to a large cutting board. Let cool for 5 minutes. Use a sharp knife to chop the zucchini and to remove the corn kernels from the cob.
- In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, corn, arugula, avocado, green onion, queso fresco, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle with desired amount of cilantro lime vinaigrette. Stir to combine. Taste and add more dressing, if necessary, and season with additional salt and pepper, if needed. Serve.
Notes
- Char the corn directly over a gas flame for authentic smoky flavor if grill access is limited.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 206kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 91mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 492mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 684IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 101mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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