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Fresh Grilled Corn and Avocado Cowboy Salad

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A fresh, easy, and smoky salad perfect for summer BBQs featuring grilled corn, creamy avocado, and a zesty lime dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked and cleaned
  • 2 medium ripe avocados, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and thinly sliced (optional)
  • Juice of 2 fresh limes
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey (or agave syrup for vegan option)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush corn lightly with olive oil and season with salt. Grill corn, turning every 2-3 minutes, until charred and tender, about 10-12 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.
  2. Stand each ear upright on a cutting board and slice off kernels carefully with a sharp knife.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until combined. Adjust sweetness or acidity to taste.
  4. Dice avocados, halve cherry tomatoes, finely dice red onion, chop cilantro, and thinly slice jalapeño if using.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine grilled corn kernels, avocado, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño. Drizzle dressing over and toss gently to combine without mashing avocado.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lime juice if needed. Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Grill corn over medium-high heat and turn frequently to avoid burning. Add avocado just before serving to prevent browning. Dressing can be made ahead and stored separately. For vegan option, substitute honey with agave syrup. Optional additions include chipotle peppers for heat or crumbled queso fresco for dairy.

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Keywords: grilled corn salad, avocado salad, summer salad, BBQ salad, lime dressing, easy salad recipe

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