Avocado Corn Salad with Roasted Corn, Cherry Tomatoes, and Fresh Mozzarella Recipe
This vibrant Avocado Corn Salad combines fluffy pearl couscous, sweet roasted corn, fresh cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella pearls, and ripe avocado, all tossed in a tangy white balsamic vinaigrette. It’s a refreshing, colorful salad perfect for warm-weather meals or as a light side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 cup pearl couscous, dry
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella pearls
- 15 oz can corn, drained and rinsed
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup white balsamic vinaigrette
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Cooking Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the Couscous: Prepare the pearl couscous according to the package instructions, usually boiling it until tender. Once cooked, remove from heat and allow it to cool completely.
- Roast the Corn: Drain and rinse the canned corn. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium to high heat, then add the corn with a pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté without stirring too much to allow the corn to brown and roast nicely until golden and fragrant.
- Cool the Cooked Ingredients: Remove the pan from heat and let both the roasted corn and cooked couscous cool completely. Placing them in the refrigerator can speed up the cooling process.
- Prepare Fresh Vegetables: Halve the cherry tomatoes and cube the avocado to prepare them for the salad.
- Combine the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled couscous, roasted corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado cubes, mozzarella pearls, and white balsamic vinaigrette. Mix gently but thoroughly to evenly combine all ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Chill and Serve: Place the salad in the refrigerator to chill before serving, enhancing the flavors and providing a refreshing dish.
Notes
- Use pearl couscous for the best texture and to hold the salad ingredients well.
- Roasting the corn adds a delicious caramelized flavor, so avoid stirring too much during the sauté.
- If fresh mozzarella pearls aren’t available, chop fresh mozzarella into small cubes.
- To keep avocado from browning, prepare it just before combining the salad or toss it quickly in some lemon juice.
- This salad can be prepared a few hours ahead and tastes great chilled.
Keywords: avocado corn salad, pearl couscous salad, roasted corn salad, fresh mozzarella salad, summer salad, vegetarian salad
