5 from 15 votes
Grilled Corn & Zucchini Salad
Grilled Corn & Zucchini Salad features charred corn kernels and tender grilled zucchini wedges combined with fresh arugula, sliced avocado, green onions, and crumbled queso fresco. Dressed with vibrant cilantro lime vinaigrette, the salad balances smoky, creamy, and peppery elements for a refreshing side or light meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
206 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Notes
- Char the corn directly over a gas flame for authentic smoky flavor if grill access is limited.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206
% 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.