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Easy Smoky Summer Fresh Corn Salad with Cilantro

This is the perfect summer salad with a lot of flavor and fresh ingredients.
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Allergy: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 266kcal

Equipment

  • salad bowl
  • whisk

Ingredients

  • 3 cups fresh corn, kernels, 3 ears of corn
  • 6-7 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1 medium red pepper, sliced thin
  • 1 green onion, sliced thin
  • ¼ cup red onion, sliced thin

Dressing

  • ¼ cup avocado oil
  • 1 large lime, or 2 small, juiced
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ½ cup cilantro leaves, chopped

Instructions

  • Prep all salad ingredients: Remove corn kernels from corn, chop the romaine lettuce, cut the cherry tomatoes in half, slice the red pepper, green onions, and red onions, then set aside.
    3 cups fresh corn,, 6-7 cups romaine lettuce,, 1 cup cherry tomatoes,, 1 medium red pepper,, 1 green onion,, ¼ cup red onion,
  • Add dressing ingredients to a small bowl and whisk well until combined.
    ¼ cup avocado oil, 1 large lime,, 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar, 2 tsp honey, 2 cloves garlic,, 1 tsp smoked paprika, ¾ tsp salt, ½ cup cilantro leaves,
  • Place all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Toss salad well making sure to mix everything evenly.
  • Add all dressing to salad and toss again to coat.
  • Taste and add a sprinkle of salt, more lime, or some pepper if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 466mg | Potassium: 684mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 7877IU | Vitamin C: 64mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg