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Delicious charred corn avocado salad topped with fresh herbs and lime.

Charred Corn Avocado Salad

A vibrant and smoky salad featuring charred corn, creamy avocado, and roasted red onions, perfect as a side or light main dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Fresh, Modern
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 2 pieces red onion Roast until soft and slightly caramelized.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (divided) Use one for roasting onions and the other for dressing.
  • 3 pieces corn Choose firm, plump ears with bright kernels.
  • 200 g red grape tomatoes Add concentrated sweetness and juicy pop.
  • 200 g yellow grape tomatoes Small firm tomatoes will also work.
  • 1 piece avocado Use slightly underripe to hold shape when diced.
  • ¼ bunch cilantro (coriander) Fresh leaves brighten the salad.
  • salt To taste.
  • pepper To taste.
  • 2 tsp lemon juice Adds acidity to the dressing.
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard For seasoning in the dressing.
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup For sweetness in the dressing.

Method
 

Salad Preparation
  1. Peel and halve the red onions and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt.
  2. Roast at 200°C/400°F for 20 to 25 minutes until edges are browned and centers are tender, or char in a hot skillet for a faster result.
Dressing Preparation
  1. Whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, salt, and pepper to taste.
  2. Taste and adjust acidity or sweetness of the dressing.
Salad Assembly
  1. Char the corn over a grill or hot skillet until kernels have blackened spots, then cut them off the cob.
  2. Halve the grape tomatoes, dice the avocado, and roughly chop cilantro.
  3. Toss corn, tomatoes, roasted onions, avocado, and cilantro with the dressing gently to preserve avocado texture.

Notes

Keep avocado fresh by tossing with a splash of lemon juice if preparing early. Roast onions until just tender for texture contrast. Taste the dressing against the salad components before combining.