Grilled corn salad with creamy jalapeño dressing
This grilled corn salad is perfect in every way. Grilled sweetcorn and avocado with creamy jalapeño dressing is a delicious side dish.
Servings 6
Calories 243kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ears fresh corn
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 Avocados cubed
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
For the dressing
- ½ avocado
- 3 tbsp fresh chives
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro/coriander
- 1 jalapeno chilli
- 1-2 tbsp lime juice
- 2-3 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Shuck fresh corn on the cob removing as much of the silk as possible.
- Brush with olive oil and season with salt.
- Grill over high heat until the corn is golden and a little charred all over.
- Remove the corn from the heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
- Slice the corn kernels off the cobs and place in a large bowl.
- Make the dressing: Combine the avocado, chopped jalapeño, fresh herbs, lime juice, water, olive oil, salt and pepper in a food processor or blender then blend until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Assemble: Add cubed avocado and crumbled feta to the corn then pour over the dressing.
- Toss and transfer to a serving bowl, top with fresh cilantro/coriander and finely chopped chillies (optional).
Nutrition
Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 255mg | Potassium: 663mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 423IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
