Description
This Strawberry Avocado Corn Salad is a fresh, vibrant summer dish loaded with sweet grilled corn, juicy strawberries, blueberries, creamy avocado, and tangy goat cheese, all tossed in a light honey mustard vinaigrette. Perfect for quick lunches, healthy dinners, or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salad:
- 2 ears sweet corn
- 2–3 cups spring mix baby greens
- 2–3 cups kale, roughly chopped
- 1 ½ cups strawberries, diced
- 3 tablespoons shelled pistachios
- ¼ cup blueberries
- ½ avocado, diced
- 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, minced
- Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
For the Honey Mustard Vinaigrette:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 teaspoons stone ground mustard
- ⅛ teaspoon coarse salt
Instructions
- Grill the Corn:
Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Drizzle corn with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally until lightly charred. Let cool, then slice kernels off the cob. - Make the Vinaigrette:
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, mustard, and salt until smooth. - Assemble the Salad:
In a large bowl, combine greens, kale, strawberries, blueberries, avocado, pistachios, goat cheese, basil, mint, and grilled corn. - Toss and Serve:
Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss. Finish with fresh black pepper and serve immediately.
Notes
- Massage kale with a little olive oil for a softer texture.
- Add avocado just before serving to keep it fresh.
- Substitute feta or mozzarella for goat cheese if preferred.
- No grill? Sauté corn in a hot pan for similar flavor.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg