Tomato Avocado Corn Salad
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4.5
Tomato Avocado Corn Salad
Description
The Tomato Avocado Corn Salad features a base of grilled corn cut from the cob, providing a smoky sweetness. Cherry tomatoes and diced avocado contribute juiciness and creamy richness. Canned chickpeas add a hearty, nutty element, while diced red onion and finely chopped jalapeño introduce pungency and mild heat. Crumbled feta cheese adds saltiness and a creamy crumbly texture, and fresh cilantro ties the flavors together with an herbal note.
The accompanying vinaigrette combines lime juice and zest with honey, chili powder, cumin, and olive oil. This dressing imparts a bright citrus tang, subtle sweetness, and gentle smoky-spicy warmth that complements the salad ingredients. The salad is gently tossed to distribute the dressing evenly without mashing the avocado.
This salad suits warm weather meals, picnics, or as a flavorful side alongside grilled meats or fish. Its fresh and colorful ingredients also make it appealing for vegetarian menus or light lunches, offering a balance of textures and bright flavors.
Ingredients
Salad
- 3 corn grilled and kernels cut off of cobs, ears
- 2 cups cherry tomato halved
- 1 avocado peeled and diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and finely chopped
- 15 ounce chickpeas rinsed and drained, canned
- 1/3 cup red onion diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 3 tablespoons cilantro chopped
Vinaigrette
- lime 2 tablespoons juice, zest and juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- kosher salt fresh ground, to taste
- black pepper fresh ground, to taste
Instructions
- Grill the corn, cool and cut the kernels off of the cobs. Place the kernels in a large serving bowl.
- Add the tomatoes, avocado, chickpeas, jalapeño, red onion, feta and cilantro into the bowl with the corn.
- In a jar with a lid or a bowl add all of the ingredients for the vinaigrette. Shake or whisk until combined and then pour over the salad. Gently stir the salad together and taste for seasoning. Adjust as needed and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 232kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 232mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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