Description
Grilled Corn & Avocado Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of summer to your table. With smoky grilled corn, creamy avocado, and ripe cherry tomatoes, this salad offers a delightful mix of textures and tastes. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or cozy dinners, it’s quick to prepare and sure to impress. Enjoy it cold or warm—either way, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 2 cups fresh sweet corn (about 3 ears)
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat. Grill corn for about 10 minutes until charred; let cool before slicing off kernels.
- In a large bowl, combine diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and grilled corn.
- Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently to combine without mashing the avocados.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving. Chill for at least 30 minutes for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg