Corn, capsicum and avocado salad

Recipes / Fish

This colourful salad with its beautiful textures is perfect to serve with barbecued fish, chicken, lamb, beef or tofu.

Recipe «Corn, capsicum and avocado salad» presented in category Recipes / Fish, to prepare this dish you will need no more 10 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author Gomer would need: 2 corn cobs, husks and silk removed, Olive oil, to brush, 1 small red capsicum, deseeded, chopped, 1 small green capsicum, deseeded, chopped, 1 Lebanese cucumber, chopped , 1/2 ripe avocado, peeled, chopped, 3 green shallots, trimmed, thinly sliced, 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander , 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint, 2 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 small fresh red birdseye chilli, deseeded, finely chopped, Freshly ground black pepper, Lemon wedges, to serve.

Ingredients:

  • 2 corn cobs, husks and silk removed 
  • Olive oil, to brush 
  • 1 small red capsicum, deseeded, chopped 
  • 1 small green capsicum, deseeded, chopped 
  • 1 Lebanese cucumber, chopped 
  • 1/2 ripe avocado, peeled, chopped 
  • 3 green shallots, trimmed, thinly sliced 
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander 
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint 
  • 2 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 
  • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil 
  • 1 small fresh red birdseye chilli, deseeded, finely chopped 
  • Freshly ground black pepper 
  • Lemon wedges, to serve 

Instructions

  1. Heat a barbecue grill or chargrill on medium-high. Brush corn cobs with a little oil. Cook on preheated grill, turning often, for 10 minutes or until lightly charred and tender. Set aside for 10 minutes to cool slightly.
  2. Use a sharp knife to cut down length of each corn cob close to core to remove kernels. Place the kernels in a medium bowl.
  3. Add the capsicums, cucumber, avocado, green shallots, coriander and mint to the corn.
  4. Combine lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, chilli and pepper in a small jug and mix well. Pour over the corn mixture and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.