Description
A flavorful salad featuring charred grilled corn, creamy avocado, tangy lime, and salty Cotija cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, shucked
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill corn for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred in spots.
- Let corn cool slightly, then cut kernels off the cob.
- In a large bowl, combine corn kernels, diced avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
- Drizzle with lime juice and sprinkle with Cotija cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use frozen corn if fresh corn is not available. Thaw and pat dry before grilling.
- Adjust the amount of lime juice and Cotija cheese to your preference.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of chili powder or red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg