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Fresh Grilled Corn and Avocado Salad Recipe with Easy Tajin Lime Crema

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A refreshing and satisfying summer salad combining smoky grilled corn, creamy avocado, and a tangy, spicy Tajin lime crema. Perfect for quick meals, barbecues, and casual get-togethers.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked and cleaned
  • 2 medium ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons Tajin seasoning, plus extra for sprinkling
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, for brushing the corn before grilling

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush ears of corn lightly with olive oil.
  2. Place corn on grill, turning every 2-3 minutes for even char. Grill for 10-12 minutes until kernels are tender and have grill marks.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream or Greek yogurt, juice of one lime, and 2 teaspoons Tajin seasoning. Adjust seasoning to taste and chill in fridge.
  4. Once corn is slightly cooled but still warm, slice kernels off the cob vertically using a sharp knife to yield about 3 cups.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine grilled corn kernels, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
  6. Pour Tajin lime crema over salad and gently fold to coat evenly.
  7. Squeeze juice of remaining lime over salad and toss gently. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Transfer salad to serving bowl or platter and sprinkle extra Tajin on top for garnish.

Notes

Grilling fresh corn is key for smoky flavor; frozen corn can be charred in a skillet as a substitute. Be gentle when folding in avocado to keep chunks intact. Chill the crema for at least 15 minutes for best flavor. Store leftovers in airtight container with lime juice to prevent avocado browning. Can be made dairy-free by substituting sour cream with coconut yogurt and mayonnaise with vegan mayo.

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Keywords: grilled corn salad, avocado salad, Tajin lime crema, summer salad, easy salad recipe, barbecue side dish, fresh corn salad

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