Grill-Side Garden Salad

This Grill-Side Garden Salad is a refreshing and colorful side dish perfect for summer barbecues or light lunches. It features a delightful mix of juicy chopped tomatoes, crisp diced zucchini, and sweet corn kernels. The heart of the dish lies in its zesty dressing, which combines the creaminess of ripe avocado with the tang of fresh lime juice and a kick of Pace Picante sauce. Fresh cilantro and green onions add aromatic brightness, while a hint of cumin and garlic salt ties the flavors together. The salad benefits from chilling time, allowing the vegetables to soften slightly and absorb the dressing. It is naturally vegan, gluten-free, and incredibly easy to assemble with pantry staples. Serve it chilled as a palate-cleansing accompaniment to grilled meats or enjoy it as a standalone healthy meal.

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Salads

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 6

Calories: 64.8

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Description

This Grill-Side Garden Salad is a refreshing and colorful side dish perfect for summer barbecues or light lunches. It features a delightful mix of juicy chopped tomatoes, crisp diced zucchini, and sweet corn kernels. The heart of the dish lies in its zesty dressing, which combines the creaminess of ripe avocado with the tang of fresh lime juice and a kick of Pace Picante sauce. Fresh cilantro and green onions add aromatic brightness, while a hint of cumin and garlic salt ties the flavors together. The salad benefits from chilling time, allowing the vegetables to soften slightly and absorb the dressing. It is naturally vegan, gluten-free, and incredibly easy to assemble with pantry staples. Serve it chilled as a palate-cleansing accompaniment to grilled meats or enjoy it as a standalone healthy meal.

Ingredients

2 md Tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 md Zucchini, diced
1 cup Frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
1 sm Ripe avocado, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped
1/3 c Thinly sliced green onions, including tops
1/3 c Pace Picante Sauce
2 tb Vegetable oil
2 tb Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
1 tb Lemon or lime juice
3/4 ts Garlic salt
1/4 ts Ground cumin

Directions

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, diced zucchini, thawed corn kernels, chopped avocado, and sliced green onions.
2
In a small separate bowl, whisk together the Pace Picante sauce, vegetable oil, chopped cilantro, lemon or lime juice, garlic salt, and ground cumin until well blended.
3
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture in the large bowl.
4
Gently toss the salad until all vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
5
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours, stirring gently occasionally to redistribute the dressing.
6
Give the salad one final gentle stir and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 64.8kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.0g2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 13.5mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 14.1g5%
Dietary Fiber 2.3g10%
Sugars 3.7g
Protein 2.8g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Storage: This salad is best served within a few hours of mixing to prevent the avocado from browning excessively. If preparing ahead, add the avocado just before serving or squeeze extra lime juice over it to maintain color.

Substitutions: One cup of cooked fresh corn kernels or one can (8.75 oz) of whole kernel corn, drained, may be substituted for the frozen corn.

Serving: Serve with additional Pace Picante sauce on the side for those who prefer extra heat.

Keywords: salad, vegan, grill-side, summer, avocado, corn, zucchini, tomato, cilantro, lime, picante, chilled, side-dish, healthy, gluten-free, bbq, fresh, cilantro-lime, vegetable, easy

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/grill-side-garden-salad/