Description

This Strawberry Avocado Corn Salad is a fresh, colorful summer salad loaded with grilled sweet corn, juicy strawberries, blueberries, creamy avocado, crunchy pistachios, and crumbled goat cheese. Tossed in a simple honey mustard vinaigrette, it’s the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy—ideal for weeknight dinners, BBQs, or meal prep lunches.

Ingredients

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For the Salad

2 ears sweet corn
2–3 cups spring mix baby greens
2–3 cups kale, roughly chopped
1½ cups strawberries, diced
¼ cup blueberries
½ avocado, diced
3 tablespoons shelled pistachios
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

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Instructions

Grill the Corn:
Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Drizzle corn with olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Grill, turning occasionally, until charred and tender (about 10 minutes). 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 and slightly creamy.
Assemble the Salad:
In a large bowl, combine spring mix, kale, strawberries, blueberries, avocado, grilled corn, pistachios, goat cheese, basil, and mint.
Dress and Serve:
Drizzle with honey mustard vinaigrette and toss gently. Serve immediately.

Notes

Massage the kale with a small drizzle of olive oil for 30 seconds if you prefer softer greens.
Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
Add the avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
Store dressing separately if making ahead.
Best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories: 280 kcal
Sugar: 9 g
Sodium: 210 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 7 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg