Romaine, Grilled Avocado, and Smoky Corn Salad with Chipotle-Caesar Dressing

Gluten Free
Health score
28%
Romaine, Grilled Avocado, and Smoky Corn Salad with Chipotle-Caesar Dressing
40 min.
4
389kcal

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Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Romaine, Grilled Avocado, and Smoky Corn Salad, perfectly complemented by a zesty Chipotle-Caesar Dressing. This dish is not only gluten-free but also a delightful explosion of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Imagine the creamy richness of grilled avocados paired with the sweet smokiness of charred corn, all nestled on a bed of crisp romaine lettuce.

In just 40 minutes, you can whip up a salad that serves four, making it an ideal side dish for gatherings or a refreshing addition to your weeknight meals. The combination of fresh lime juice, minced garlic, and chipotle chiles in the dressing adds a spicy kick that perfectly balances the richness of the avocado and the nuttiness of the parmesan cheese.

This salad is not just a feast for the palate; it’s also a feast for the eyes, with its vibrant colors and enticing aromas. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or simply looking to enjoy a healthy, satisfying meal, this salad is sure to impress. So fire up the grill, gather your ingredients, and get ready to indulge in a deliciously smoky and creamy salad that’s as nutritious as it is flavorful!

Ingredients

  •  avocado pitted peeled halved
  • tablespoon chipotles in adobo canned minced
  •  ears corn 
  • teaspoon garlic minced
  • 0.3 cup juice of lime fresh
  • 0.5 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 0.3 cup parmesan grated
  • pound the of 1 cos lettuce quartered
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • grill
  • grill pan

Directions

  1. Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over hot charcoal (high heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure.
  2. Put parmesan in a medium bowl and add olive oil in a slow stream, whisking.
  3. Whisk in lime juice, garlic, chipotles, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
  4. Rub vegetable oil on corn and cut sides of avocados, then season with 1/8 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Grill avocados, cut sides down, and corn, covered only if using a gas grill, turning corn occasionally, until golden-brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Peel avocados and thinly slice.
  6. Cut corn kernels from cobs.
  7. Toss romaine with dressing and serve topped with avocado and corn.
  8. Corn and avocados can be grilled, in batches if necessary, in a lightly oiled hot grill pan over medium-high heat.

Nutrition Facts

Calories389kcal
Protein6.92%
Fat71%
Carbs22.08%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.25
Glycemic Load
0.86
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
25.052608778295%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.33mg
Epicatechin
0.37mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.15mg
Eriodictyol
0.33mg
Hesperetin
1.36mg
Naringenin
0.06mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.09mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
2.58mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:388.58kcal
19.43%
Fat:32.95g
50.69%
Saturated Fat:5.66g
35.37%
Carbohydrates:23.07g
7.69%
Net Carbohydrates:12.6g
4.58%
Sugar:5.39g
5.99%
Cholesterol:4.25mg
1.42%
Sodium:123.56mg
5.37%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.22g
14.44%
Vitamin A:10164.48IU
203.29%
Vitamin K:159.69µg
152.09%
Folate:256.5µg
64.12%
Fiber:10.47g
41.86%
Vitamin C:22.42mg
27.17%
Potassium:915.53mg
26.16%
Vitamin E:3.92mg
26.13%
Manganese:0.41mg
20.42%
Vitamin B6:0.4mg
20.24%
Vitamin B5:1.93mg
19.31%
Phosphorus:172.97mg
17.3%
Magnesium:65.82mg
16.45%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.1%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.01%
Vitamin B3:2.94mg
14.72%
Copper:0.28mg
13.9%
Calcium:127.91mg
12.79%
Iron:2.09mg
11.59%
Zinc:1.3mg
8.69%
Selenium:2.65µg
3.79%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.25%
Source:Epicurious