Thursday, September 15, 2011

Avocado and Grilled Corn Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette

I have been looking for a few new salads to make and this one seems to have all my favorite veggies!  I discovered it on the Authentic Suburban Gourmet blog via Pinterest.  Can't wait to try it!

"Avacado and Grilled Corn Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette"

Ingredients
5 Ears Corn, husk removed, brush with olive oil and grilled, remove corn with sharp knife
2 Avocado’s, diced and sprinkled with lemon juice to prevent browning
2 C. Tomatoes, red and yellow cherry variety or equivalent
1 Small red onion, finely diced
¾ C. Feta, crumbled
1 ½ C. English cucumber, skin on and chopped small dice
Add to a large bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.

Cilantro Vinaigrette

6 T. Olive oil
2 T. Sherry vinegar
1 t. Garlic powder
2 T. Fresh cilantro, minced
½ t. Salt
10 Grinds of fresh ground pepper

Add all of the above ingredients in a small glass jar with a lid. Shake really well. Taste and adjust seasoning as you desire.

When ready to serve salad, add the dressing and gently toss.








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