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Grilled Mexican Corn Salad With Tomatillos
5 from 18 votes

Grilled Mexican Corn Salad With Tomatillos

Grilled Mexican Corn Salad with Tomatillos combines charred corn and red onion with fresh tomatillos and cilantro, tossed in a creamy dressing made from avocado, lime juice, adobo chili sauce, Ranch dressing mix, garlic, and taco seasoning. The smoky grilled vegetables contrast with the tangy, slightly spicy dressing to create a vibrant salad with both texture and depth of flavor suitable for light meals or as a side dish.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 125 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine: American, Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 cups corn kernels thawed
  • 1 red onion
  • 4 tomatillos large
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • salt to taste, sea salt
For The Dressing:
  • 1/2 avocado small
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons adobo chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Ranch dressing mix powdered
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning sodium-reduced
  • Pinch stevia or other sweetener

Instructions

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  1. Spray a grill pan with cooking spray and preheat on high. (You could also use an actual grill and a barbecue basket.)
  2. While the pan preheats, slice the red onion into slices, chop the tomatillo into small pieces and the cilantro finely.
  3. Place the corn and red onion in the pan, stirring regularly so they do not burn. Mine took around 10 minutes to really get some good grill marks.
  4. While your corn and red onion cook, mix all the dressing ingredients in a small food processor. Process until smooth.
  5. In a medium bowl, place the corn, onion, chopped tomatillos, and cilantro.
  6. Pour in the dressing and stir until everything is evenly coated.
  7. Season with sea salt and pepper, and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 125kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 25.6g (9%) Protein 3.8g (8%) Fat 3.3g (5%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g (4%) Monounsaturated Fat 1.7g (9%) Sodium 114.4mg (5%) Potassium 408.3mg (9%) Fiber 4.5g (18%) Sugar 4.5g (9%) Vitamin A 275IU (6%) Vitamin C 15.4mg (17%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 People

Amount Per Serving

Calories 125

% Daily Value*

Calories 125kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 25.6g 9%
Protein 3.8g 8%
Fat 3.3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g 4%
Monounsaturated Fat 1.7g 9%
Sodium 114.4mg 5%
Potassium 408.3mg 9%
Fiber 4.5g 18%
Sugar 4.5g 9%
Vitamin A 275IU 6%
Vitamin C 15.4mg 17%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

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