Add Grilled Corn Salad to Your Cookout Menu

If you dont already have your Memorial Day barbecue menu all planned out (even if you do!), I beg you to add this salad to the list. Quite simply, it is just plain delicious.and healthy, too! Roasting corn brings out all the natural sweetness and gives it that nice smoky flavor that pairs perfectly with avocado and lime for a great Southwestern flair. It would pair perfectly with ribs, burgers, hot dogs or whatever else youve got cookin this weekend. I tossed everything in a very simple and zesty lime juice dressing that will keep the avocado from oxidizing. With protein from the beans and healthy fat from the olive oil and avocado, you could even treat this salad as a meal in and of itself. Enjoy!

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Jenna Weber is half of the Fresh Tastes blog team. She graduated from Le Cordon Bleu in 2008 and, since then, has worked as a pastry chef, bread baker and freelance food editor. Currently, Jenna blogs full-time on EatLiveRun.com where her delicious daily recipes and quirky culinary musings appeal to thousands. She lives in Northern California and, when not in the kitchen, can usually be found on her yoga mat.