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Grilled Corn Salad with Avocado and Tomatoes

Sweet grilled corn, creamy avocado, feta cheese, and a touch of red pepper flakes come together for a fresh and flavorful summer salad. This colorful side dish is perfect for cookouts, picnics, or warm-weather dinners and pairs beautifully with grilled meats or seafood.
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword crowd pleaser, vegetarian
Calories 145kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 ears of corn
  • ¼ c. olive oil
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 c. chopped tomatoes
  • c. red onion chopped
  • 2 T. basil ribbons
  • c. fresh-squeezed lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tsp. Red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Remove husks from corn and soak ears in cold water while the grill is heating.
  • Remove corn from water, pat dry, brush with olive oil, and season with kosher salt.
  • Grill corn until kernels are lightly charred. Allow the corn to cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine avocado, tomatoes, onions, and basil.
  • When corn is cool, remove kernels from the cob.
  • Add to avocado mixture.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ c. olive oil, lime juice, garlic, and red pepper flakes, then season with salt and pepper. Pour over the corn mixture and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servings | Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6.5g | Saturated Fat: 3.3g | Cholesterol: 16.7mg | Sodium: 211mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g
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