Description
This Avocado and Corn Salad combines fresh, creamy avocados with grilled corn, crunchy pumpkin seeds, and zesty lime for a delicious and healthy dish. Perfect for a quick dinner or a refreshing side during summer gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ears corn, grilled
- 2 avocados, diced
- 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced
- 1 green chilli, diced
- 2 tbsp cotija cheese, or other soft cheese
- 2 tbsp cilantro
- 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 1 lime, juice only
- 1 clove garlic, small
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp mexican oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Grill the corn until blistered, about 10 minutes, turning often. Cool and cut kernels off.
- In a large bowl, mix corn, avocados, red onion, green chilli, cilantro, cotija cheese, and pumpkin seeds.
- In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, garlic, olive oil, oregano, and salt. Pour over the salad and mix gently.
- Let the salad sit for 15 minutes to allow flavors to blend before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add jalapeños for heat.
Use any soft cheese like feta if cotija is unavailable.
Allow the salad to rest to enhance the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg