This one uses canned corn, but you’d never know.
I have so many things to say about this recipe! First, I know that cilantro usually has a “Ew we don’t eat that” type of reputation in some cooking circles and I was also totally like “I’ll sub parsley or basil” (which you totally could) too until I tried the most amazing cilantro-lime dressing in a Miami restaurant.
Never mind the salad, I was eating that dressing plain out of the condiment cup. I was officially now open to the cilantro-lime-honey situation and ready to apply it in other dishes.
Next! Corn! You already know what we think about corn. Canned corn is not the same. But here you have an amazing canned corn hack!
Simply roast the corn until it’s golden and the flavor transforms from “canned” to “freshly roasted.” You can make this all ahead and simply add the avocado fresh.
Whether you serve it warm or cold from the fridge, it’s good both ways. I think it’s that “something different” Shabbat salad that’s simply amazing.
And, since this recipe is meant to be the “easier” version (as it uses canned corn vs. fresh corn), it also uses cilantro cubes instead of fresh cilantro used in the dressing that inspired it.
Cilantro Lime Roasted Corn & Avocado Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cans sweet whole kernel corn, drained
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt, for sprinkling
- 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ English cucumber, finely diced
- ¼ red onion, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
Dressing:
- 1 entire package frozen cilantro cubes
- juice of 2 limes
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line and grease a baking sheet. Add corn; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 20 minutes. Let cool.
- Meanwhile, combine dressing ingredients.
- In a bowl, combine roasted corn, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado. Toss with dressing. If making ahead, toss everything together and store in the fridge and simply add the avocado fresh.
BCP has been on a corn kick this season. If you also love corn, check out this Summer Corn and Feta Salad.
sounds amazing I love the idea of grilling canned corn!
This was amazing! I left out the tomatoes and added feta…you hit the spot as usual!
Can I use regular cilantro instead of cilantro cubes ?.
Made this salad for Shabbat, it was delicious. Great salad for BBQs. Will definitely male it again.
Made this for Shabbos even though I don’t like cilantro, cuz Victoria did a such great job selling it . Was super delicious and my non cilantro eating family enjoyed it too!! Thank you!!
Made this salad for shabbos and sliced skirt steak on top, was the biggest hit! Thank you for another amazing recipe that will be a staple!
I made this salad and I loved it! Got a great combination of flavors!
This salad is so easy and so flavorful! Its a hit every time. I’ve added it to my shabbos rotation and its always a winner! Thank you for another easy amazing recipe!
How many days in advance can I make this for yom tov?
OMG! Sooo good! Made with pickled red onion and was a hit!!