Grilled Corn & Cherry Tomato Salad
This grilled corn and cherry tomato salad is delicious and colorful. It's a nutritious side dish that pairs especially well with grilled meats and poultry. However, it tastes really good with nearly any main dish. This is a quick and easy dish that takes about 20 minutes to make. Perfect for backyard BBQs, picnics, and other summer get-togethers.
Ingredients
- 2 large ears fresh corn husks and silk removed
- 1 T. unsalted butter melted
- 1 medium red onion halved and cut into thick slices
- 1 lb. cherry or grape tomatoes halved
- 1 large avocado chopped
- ¼ c. fresh parsley roughly chopped
- 3 T. fresh lime juice
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brush corn with melted butter before placing corn and red onion slices on a pre-heated gas grill over medium direct heat, or indoors on a grill pan sprayed with non-stick cooking spray set over medium-high heat.
- Cook corn until kernels are slightly charred, rotating one-quarter turn every couple of minutes until each side is done. Flip red onion once while the corn is cooking. Remove vegetables from heat and slice kernels from cob with a sharp knife.
- Discard cobs and transfer onions and corn kernels to a large salad bowl and set aside.
- Add tomatoes, avocado, fresh parsley, and lime juice to the bowl.
- Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately with your choice of main dish. Enjoy!
Notes
Tip: If fresh corn is not in season, substitute 1 cup frozen sweet corn prepared according to package instructions.
Nutrition
Calories: 146kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 26mgPotassium: 628mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1970IUVitamin C: 56mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 2mg
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