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Grilled Avocado and Corn Salad with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

July 6, 2015 by Samantha
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Bright grilled corn salad with avocados and cilantro lime dressing. This Corn Salad is perfect for summer meals, BBQs, and potlucks. via @mykitchenlove

 Bright grilled corn salad with avocados and cilantro lime dressing. Perfect for summer meals, BBQs, and potlucks.

Grilled Corn and Avocado Salad with cilantro and feta cheese in a white serving bowl.

Grilled avocados are my new favourite food. I’ve never really been into “warm avocados”, and yet here I find myself. Craving the delicious and soft green vegetable with the slightly charred exterior.

It might seem like a totally crazy idea, but I tried them at casual healthy restaurant here in Vancouver and I was smitten. They go so well with grilled corn and this Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette. BBQ side dish perfection.

The creamy avocado, crunchy corn, and salty feta all tossed with a lime forward dressing makes this corn salad perfect for Summer. 

Grilled Corn and Avocado Salad with cilantro and feta cheese in a white serving bowl.

How to grill corn on the cob for Corn Salad:

There are a few ways to grill corn. In the past I’ve soaked the entire cob (husk and all) in water and then grilled the cob. This method basically steams the corn from the inside out.

I’ve also parboiled the cob, husks removed, and then grilled them. This is leaves a similar texture to simply boiling corn, but it adds a pot to wash and more time so I’ve nixed it.

I now simply remove the husks the corn on the cob, rub with some vegetable oil, and grill them directly. This gets the charred marks on the corn and cooks them in about 2-4 minutes per side (rotate in quarters for even cooking).

Grilled Corn and Avocado Salad on a wooden spoon with a white background.

I love the vinaigrette used in this recipe and so did my kids. I separated out a bunch of corn for my preschooler who hates cheese, but she loved the bright lime flavour the dressing brings to this corn salad.

This BLT Rice Bowl has a scrumptious Avocado Lime Dressing that’s a great switch up if your kids aren’t into eating grilled avocado.

More corn recipes:

  • Jalapeno Lime and Corn Fritters
  • Grilled Steaks with Charred Corn Salsa
  • One Pot Tex-Mex Rice
Grilled Corn and Avocado Salad on a wooden spoon with a white background.
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Grilled Corn and Avocado Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

Bright grilled corn salad with avocados and cilantro lime dressing. Perfect for summer meals, BBQs, and potlucks.

Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: corn salad
Servings: 4 side servings
Author: Samantha
Ingredients
  • 4 ears corn, husked
  • 2 med-large avocados, halved, pit and skin removed*
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/3 cup avocado or olive oil, plus more for brushing vegetables
  • 2 tsp lime zest
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. Heat grill to medium-high heat. Lightly brush corn and avocado halves with olive oil. Grill for 4-5 minutes per side till you have nice grill marks, turning a quarter turn every 4-5 minutes. Remove from grill and let cool for a few minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, whisk together lime juice, lime zest, 1/3 cup olive oil, cilantro, salt and pepper into a large bowl.

  3. Holding the corn by the end carefully run a sharp knife down all sides of each ear of corn to remove the kernels. Add to bowl with vinaigrette. Top with feta and toss to ensure dressing coats the salad. Top with sliced grilled avocado.

Recipe Notes

* I find it easiest to remove the skin of an avocado by cutting the avocado in half and then peel the skin off with my hands. 

 

Enjoy! xo

Grilled Corn and Avocado Salad long collage

 

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About Samantha

Mom of twins, a singleton, and wife to a hungry husband. The food demands that surround me, have pushed me to lead our food life more simply, nutritiously, and deliciously. It’s a good day when family, friends, and food intersect.

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