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A vibrant summer salad featuring grilled corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, and lettuce, drizzled with avocado lime dressing.

Summer Salad with Grilled Corn and Avocado Lime Dressing

A refreshing summer salad featuring grilled corn and a creamy avocado lime dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 ears Corn husked
  • 1 head Romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 can Black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 pint Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup Red onion thinly sliced
For the Dressing
  • 1 Avocado ripe
  • 1/4 cup Lime juice fresh
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro fresh, chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon Black pepper

Equipment

  • Grill
  • blender
  • Large bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Grill the corn for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly charred. Let cool, then cut the kernels off the cobs.
  3. While the corn cools, prepare the dressing. Combine avocado, lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, black beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and grilled corn kernels.
  5. Pour the avocado lime dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  6. Serve immediately.

Notes

You can add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein. Adjust seasoning to your preference.

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