Chopped Salad with Roasted Peppers, Corn, Tomatoes, and Avocado
Chopped Salad with Roasted Peppers, Corn, Tomatoes, and Avocado is colorful chopped salad featuring roasted peppers, sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, and creamy avocado. Toss it up for a quick and healthy meal!
1red bell pepper - roasted, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1yellow bell pepper - roasted, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1cupsweet corn kernels - fresh, frozen, or canned
1cupcherry tomatoes - halved
1ripe avocado - diced
4cupsmixed greens - such as romaine, spinach, or arugula, chopped
1/4cupred onion - finely chopped
1/4cupfresh cilantro leaves - chopped
Optional: 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese or queso fresco
For the Dressing:
2tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lime
1clovegarlic - minced
1teaspoonhoney or maple syrup - optional
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Roasted Peppers: Preheat your oven broiler or grill to high heat. Place the whole bell peppers on a baking sheet or grill rack and cook, turning occasionally, until the skins are charred and blistered on all sides, about 10-15 minutes. Transfer the roasted peppers to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let them steam for 10 minutes. Once cooled, peel off the skin, remove the seeds and stems, and chop the peppers.
Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, honey or maple syrup (if using), salt, and pepper until well combined. Set aside.
Assemble the Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped roasted peppers, sweet corn kernels, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, mixed greens, finely chopped red onion, and chopped cilantro. If using, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese or queso fresco over the top.
Toss with Dressing: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve: Divide the chopped salad among serving plates or bowls and serve immediately.
Notes
Enjoy the burst of flavors and textures in this refreshing chopped salad, perfect for a light lunch, dinner, or as a side dish to complement your favorite main course.