Grilled corn and shaved carrot salad

Sweet grilled corn and crisp shaved carrots come together in this vibrant, fresh salad perfect for a light and healthy meal.

corn and carrot salad
Servings
4
Health Benefit
High Fiber
Ingredients
3 cups
carrots
3 ears of
corn
2
radishes
1
avocado
4 Tbsp.
ricotta cheese
1/2 cup
cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup
cashews, chopped
Directions
  1. Wash all vegetables
  2. Using grill pan and olive oil spray, heat pan on medium-high, cooking corn on each side until tender (about 7 minutes total)
  3. Set aside to cool
  4. Shave carrot into thin slices using knife or mandolin
  5. Finely chop radish, avocado and cilantro, then add to medium bowl
  6. Carefully cut corn off cob and add to bowl
  7. Make dressing: Add ingredients to small bowl and whisk until emulsified
  8. Add dressing to salad and mix until combined
  9. Plate and top with about 1 Tbsp. of ricotta cheese and crushed cashews 
Recipe Nutrition
Calories
488
Protein
13
Fiber
9
Sodium
177
Carbs
3.25

Related articles

Turmeric
Nutrition

Spice up your health

A spotlight on cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, and cloves — four spices that may help support digestion, reduce inflammation, and add flavor without adding extra salt or sugar.