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INSANE Grilled Corn Salad with Creamy Avocado - Discover this Grilled Corn Salad with creamy avocado 'mayo'! Easy to make, bursting with smoky, spicy, and fresh

INSANE Grilled Corn Salad with Creamy Avocado

Enjoy this vibrant corn salad featuring creamy avocado, zesty lime, and a hint of smoky chipotle for a delightful side dish.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ears fresh corn, husks and silk removed
  • 2 ripe avocados, pitted
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • juice of 2 limes
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded if desired and chopped
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Method
 

  1. Heat a grill or broiler to high. Slice kernels from 3 ears of corn and add to a large bowl. Grill or broil the remaining 3 ears until lightly charred all over. Let cool enough to handle, then slice kernels off the cob and add to the bowl with the raw corn.
  2. Add the avocados, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, half the lime juice, and a pinch of salt to a food processor or blender. Puree until completely smooth. Add 2 tablespoons of the avocado puree to the bowl with the corn. Set the remainder aside.
  3. To the bowl with the corn, add the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, the remaining lime juice, honey, chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, and chopped jalapeño.
  4. Season generously with salt and pepper and toss everything to combine.
  5. Stir in the chopped fresh chives.
  6. Spoon the reserved avocado puree into the bottom of a serving bowl and top with the corn salad. Serve immediately.

Notes

- Grill the corn until it has nice char marks for the best smoky flavor.
- Use ripe but firm avocados for the smoothest 'mayo'.
- Adjust the jalapeño and chipotle powder to your preferred spice level.
- If serving later, keep the dressing separate and toss just before serving to maintain freshness.
Allergens: Soybeans.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.