Fresh Mozzarella Salad with Avocado, Roasted Corn and Grape Tomatoes

Serves 4 to 6
Time 45 min
Fresh Mozzarella Salad with Avocado, Roasted Corn and Grape Tomatoes

Serve this salad with chicken, fish, grilled tofu or simply on its own to wow a crowd. With tomatoes, corn, chives, basil and black beans, it packs a healthy dose of antioxidants.

Special Diets:

Gluten FreeGluten Free
VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    4ears sweet corn, in the husk
    1/4 cupextra-virgin olive oil
    2 tablespoonssherry vinegar
    1 teaspoonDijon mustard
    1 clovegarlic, finely chopped
    2 tablespoonsfinely chopped fresh chives
    1/4 teaspoonfine sea salt
    1/4 teaspoonground black pepper
    1/2 poundfresh mozzarella, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
    2ripe avocados, halved, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
    grape tomatoes, halved
    1/2 cupcooked black beans
    10 largefresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
    5 cupsbaby arugula, spinach or romaine lettuce for serving

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Method

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Soak corn in the sink or a bowl filled with cold water for 10 to 15 minutes.


Meanwhile, prepare vinaigrette by whisking together oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, chives, salt and pepper. Set aside.


Place soaked corn on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.


Roast until kernels are tender, about 25 minutes.


Cool to room temperature, then discard husks and silks.


Cut the kernels off the cobs and put them in a large bowl.


Add mozzarella, avocados, tomatoes, black beans and basil.


Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Toss gently to combine. Serve over the arugula.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

420

Total Fat

27g

Saturated Fat

8g

Cholesterol

35mg

Sodium

480mg

Total Carbohydrate

33g

Dietary Fiber

8g

Total Sugars

5g

Protein

17g

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