In spirit of the 4th of July weekend, and to in the name of great side dishes, I have a repeat by request recipe to share with you all. I came across this amazing dish while searching for sides on FoodNetwork.com a few years ago, and since then it has been my sidekick date to many o’ BBQ’s.
CORN AND AVOCADO SALAD
INGREDIENTS
Dressing
- 1½ cups packed fresh cilantro
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lime, freshly squeezed
- zest from half of a lime
- 1 teaspoon salt
- freshly ground pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
Salad
- 3 cups corn kernels
- 3 cups quartered cherry tomatoes
- 1 pound fresh mozzarella, diced
- 2 avocadoes, diced
- ½ red onion, finely chopped
- 1 green jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
Dressing
- Mix all of the ingredients for the dressing in a blender and process until smooth. Salt, pepper and garlic salt can be adjusted to taste.
Salad
- Place all of the ingredients for the salad in a mixing bowl, and pour the dressing on top. Gently toss the salad, and keep cold in the refrigerator until serving.
- This salad can also be used as a salsa for dipping with chips, or as an excellent topping to a hamburger.
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