This Salad Is Loaded With Goodies and Perfect for a Summer Dinner

This Salad Is Loaded With Goodies and Perfect for a Summer Dinner

Here's everything you need for this savory grilled corn, tomato and avocado salad with chimichurri. This recipe takes 30 minutes and makes two servings.

Ingredients to Gather

4 slices butter lettuce
4 campari tomatos, halved
1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2 ears of sweet corn, grilled
1 avocado, thinly sliced
salt and pepper for sprinkling
2 to 4 ounces goat cheese (chevre), like humboldt fog
fresh basil and oregano for sprinkling
For the chimichurri:
1 cup fresh cilantro
2/3 cup fresh parsley
1/4 cup fresh oregano
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2/3 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions to Follow

To grill the corn, rub the ears with the olive oil. Lately, I've been grilling my corn without the husks on, tied at the bottom, and without foil, so it takes only a few minutes. Place the ears on the grill and cook until the corn is golden or charred – whichever you prefer – turning the ears as you go. Remove them from the grill and let cool slightly, then slice the kernels off the cob.

Arrange the salad by placing the butter lettuce on the plate with some tomatoes, sliced avocado and corn – however you'd like! Be sure to season everything with a small sprinkle of salt and pepper as you go. Drizzle on some spoonfuls of chimichurri. Sprinkle on the goat cheese and add the fresh herbs, then add another drizzle of chimichurri. Serve immediately.

chimichurri
Combine the parsley, cilantro, oregano and garlic in a food processor and pulse until small leaves and pieces remain. Add in the vinegar and pulse once more. With the processor going, stream in the olive oil and mix until just combined. Stir in the salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Taste and season additionally if needed. Store sealed in the fridge for up to a week or so!

Wow! This is one heck of a salad! Have you ever made this? What did you think of it? Share your thoughts in the comment section below!

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2 Comments

  1. Susan Smith
    Susan Smith June 19, 12:34

    Maybe some chicken?

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