Grilled Corn & Garden Salad

Summer Grilled Corn & Garden Salad
Yield 8
Prep time
20 MinCook time
10 MinTotal time
30 MinThis vibrant summer salad starts with sweet corn charred right on the grill, then sliced and tossed into a colorful mix of tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, avocado, and strawberries. Toasted pecans, garbanzo beans, and fresh mozzarella balls add satisfying texture and protein, while a simple Italian vinaigrette of olive oil, garlic, vinegar, and seasonings ties it all together. Fresh basil straight from the garden finishes the dish with a burst of summer flavor. A perfect side dish or light meal for warm weather entertaining.
Ingredients
- 3 corn cobs, husked
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 0.3 cups olive oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cups strawberries, quartered
- 1 cups cucumber, chopped
- 1 cups red onion, chopped
- 1 cups pecan pieces, toasted
- 0.5 cups mozzarella pearls
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 0.3 cups fresh basil leaves, torn, for garnish
Instructions
- Grill the corn: Grill 3 corn cobs, husked over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until lightly charred on all sides.
- Cool and slice the corn: Let the grilled corn cool slightly, then slice the kernels off the cob and set aside.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together 0.3 cups olive oil, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper, 1 teaspoons Italian seasoning, and 1 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Toss the greens: Place 6 cups mixed salad greens in a large salad bowl. Pour the dressing over the greens and toss to coat evenly.
- Top with the salad ingredients: Scatter 1 cups cherry tomatoes, halved, 1 cups strawberries, quartered, 1 cups cucumber, chopped, 1 cups red onion, chopped, 1 cups pecan pieces, toasted, 0.5 cups mozzarella pearls, 1 large avocado, diced, and the grilled corn over the dressed greens.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with 0.3 cups fresh basil leaves, torn, for garnish and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
296Fat
22 gSat. Fat
3 gCarbs
24 gFiber
5 gNet carbs
18 gSugar
5 gProtein
4 gSodium
42 mgCholesterol
1 mgcopyright foodandhealth.com
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