Best 3 Grilled Corn Avocado And Tomato Salad Recipes

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**Grilled Corn, Avocado, and Tomato Salad: A Refreshing and Flavorful Summer Treat**

As the summer sun shines brightly, it's time to embrace the vibrant flavors of fresh, seasonal produce. Our grilled corn, avocado, and tomato salad is a delightful dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. This salad is not only visually appealing with its colorful ingredients, but it also offers a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. From the smoky grilled corn to the creamy avocado and juicy tomatoes, each ingredient brings its own unique character to create a symphony of flavors. The addition of red onion, cilantro, and a zesty lime dressing further enhances the salad, making it a refreshing and satisfying side dish or a light main course. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or simply looking for a healthy and flavorful meal, this grilled corn, avocado, and tomato salad is sure to impress your taste buds.

**Additional Recipes to Explore:**

- **Avocado Toast with Grilled Corn Salsa:** Elevate your avocado toast with a vibrant grilled corn salsa, adding a burst of smoky sweetness to the creamy avocado and crispy toast.

- **Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salad:** Combine grilled corn with black beans, red onion, and a tangy dressing for a protein-packed and flavorful salad that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

- **Grilled Corn and Avocado Quesadillas:** Create a delightful fusion of Mexican and American flavors by filling tortillas with grilled corn, avocado, cheese, and your favorite seasonings, then grilling them until golden and crispy.

- **Grilled Corn and Shrimp Skewers:** Skewer grilled corn with succulent shrimp, bell peppers, and onions, then brush them with a flavorful marinade for a delicious and visually appealing appetizer or main course.

- **Grilled Corn and Halloumi Salad:** Combine grilled corn with grilled halloumi cheese, tomatoes, cucumber, and a refreshing dressing for a unique and flavorful salad that's sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Let's cook with our recipes!

TOMATO, AVOCADO AND GRILLED CORN SALAD



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With ripe tomatoes, fresh basil and grilled corn, this bright salad tastes just like summertime! —Angela Spengler, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium ear sweet corn, husks removed
3 large red tomatoes, sliced
3 large yellow tomatoes, sliced
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil, plus more for garnish
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Grill corn, covered, over medium heat 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned and tender, turning occasionally. Cool slightly. Cut corn from cob., Arrange tomato slices on a large serving platter. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Top with avocado slices. Whisk together the oil, vinegar, basil and remaining salt and pepper; drizzle half over the tomatoes and avocado. Top with grilled corn and feta; drizzle remaining dressing over top. Garnish with additional chopped basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED CORN, HEIRLOOM TOMATO, AVOCADO, AND ARUGULA SALAD



Grilled Corn, Heirloom Tomato, Avocado, and Arugula Salad image

The flavors of summer come together wonderfully in this savory salad recipe. Also try:Broiled Lobster

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 to 8 ears sweet corn, husks removed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound baby heirloom tomatoes, halved
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
4 cups arugula
Juice of 2 limes
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 avocados, pitted, peeled, and sliced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Add corn to boiling water and cook, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and immediately transfer to ice-water bath. Drain and pat dry.
  • Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush corn with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; cook, turning, until lightly charred on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Let corn cool slightly; cut kernels from cobs. Transfer corn to a large bowl, along with tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeno, arugula, lime juice, red-wine vinegar, and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
  • Transfer corn mixture to a serving platter and arrange avocado slices around salad; season with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil before serving.

GRILLED CORN, AVOCADO AND TOMATO SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Backyard BBQ     Lunch     Corn     Grill/Barbecue

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pint grape tomatoes
1 ripe avocado
2 ears of fresh sweet corn
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
HONEY LIME DRESSING
Juice of 1 lime
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp honey
Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
1 clove garlic, minced
Dash of cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Remove husks from corn and grill over medium heat for 10 minutes. The corn should have some brown spots and be tender and not mushy. Cut the corn off the cob then scrape the cob with the back of your knife to get the juices. Set aside and let cool. Slice the tomatoes in half. Dice the avocado and chop the cilantro. HONEY LIME DRESSING 1. Add all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside. 2. Combine the sliced tomatoes, avocado, cilantro and grilled corn and honey lime dressing and mix gently so everything is evenly coated. Be careful not to mash the avocados. Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to let flavors mingle.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe ingredients. Fresh corn, ripe avocados, and juicy tomatoes will make the best salad.
  • Grill the corn until it is slightly charred. This will give the corn a smoky flavor and a slight crunch.
  • Use a variety of colors of tomatoes. This will make the salad more visually appealing.
  • Add some chopped cilantro or basil for extra flavor.
  • Serve the salad immediately. This will prevent the avocado from browning.

Conclusion:

This grilled corn, avocado, and tomato salad is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for summer. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Try it with different types of cheese, nuts, or seeds. You can also add a squeeze of lime juice or a drizzle of olive oil for extra flavor.

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