Smashing ripe avocado with olive oil, lemon juice, honey and garlic creates a fantastic, creamy dressing for this hearty salad by Molly Chester.
Ingredients
- 21/2 cup fresh corn kernels (from 3 to 4 large ears)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 Hass avocado, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
- kosher salt
- pepper
- 3 6- to 8-ounce romaine hearts, torn into bite-size pieces
- 1/2 cup very thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup shredded pecorino cheese, plus more for garnish
Directions
- Preheat the broiler. Spread the corn kernels on a large rimmed baking sheet. Broil 6 inches from the heat for about ?5 minutes, until lightly charred. Let the ?corn kernels cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the olive oil with the lemon juice, honey and garlic. Add the avocado and, using a fork, lightly smash it against the side of the bowl and mix it in to form a chunky dressing. Season with salt and pepper.?
- In a large bowl, toss the cooled corn with the romaine pieces, sliced onion and the 1/2 cup of pecorino cheese. Add the dressing, season with salt and pepper and toss well. Garnish the salad with shredded cheese and serve right away. ?
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Recipe Credit: Molly Chester
Image Credit: Con Poulos
