Chorizo & Sweet Corn Salad
Made from a simple combination of chorizo and sweet corn, this salad is topped with a delicious avocado dressing! Whether it's a weeknight meal or an easy lunch, it's a quick salad to whip up!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup diced onion
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 ears sweet corn
- 1 pound chorizo
- 2 medium head lettuce (Buttercrunch, Romaine)
- ½ cup Cotija cheese
- avocado for serving
For the avocado dressing
- ½ whole avocado
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeño juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- ¼ cup neutral oil
Instructions
- Cook the corn: With a sharp knife, cut the sweet corn off the cob and set it aside. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the onion and salt. Sauté until the onion is just soft, 3-5 minutes. Add the sweet corn to the onion and sauté until the corn turns bright yellow and is just cooked, 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour into a bowl. Set aside.½ cup diced onion, 4 ears sweet corn, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- In the same skillet, cook the chorizo: Over medium heat, add the chorizo. While cooking, break up with a spoon or spatula to make small, bite-sized pieces of chorizo. Continue to cook until browned and cooked through, 7-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set it aside.1 pound chorizo
- Make the dressing: In a large measuring cup or blender, combine the avocado, yogurt, pickled jalapeño juice, lime juice, smoked paprika, Mexican oregano, and oil. Blend until smooth, 1-2 minutes. The dressing can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.½ whole avocado, ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeño juice, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano, ¼ cup neutral oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Assemble: Spread chopped or large pieces of lettuce on a platter. Add some dressing and toss. Layer prepared chorizo and corn. Top with more dressing to taste, Cotija cheese, and sliced avocado. Serve immediately.2 medium head lettuce (Buttercrunch, Romaine), ½ cup Cotija cheese, avocado
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 564kcal