Description
Brighten up your summer gatherings with this vibrant Strawberry Avocado Corn Salad. Combining sweet grilled corn, fresh strawberries, creamy avocado, and a homemade honey mustard balsamic vinaigrette, this dish is as delicious as it is visually appealing. Perfect for picnics and barbecues, itβs versatile enough to serve as a light main course or a refreshing side. With its array of flavors and textures, this salad is sure to impress your guests and keep them coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ears of sweet corn
- 2–3 cups spring mix baby greens
- 2–3 cups kale, roughly chopped
- 1 1/2 cups strawberries, diced
- 1/4 cup blueberries
- 1/2 avocado, diced
- 3 tablespoons shelled pistachios
- 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 teaspoons stone ground mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Grill the corn on medium-high heat until charred (about 10 minutes), then slice the kernels off the cob.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, mustard, and salt for the vinaigrette.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all salad ingredients including grilled corn. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
Keywords: Use fresh seasonal produce for the best flavor. Feel free to customize by adding proteins like grilled chicken or chickpeas. Mixing the salad right before serving keeps the greens crisp.