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Tomato Avocado Salad with Corn on the Cob

Serves 6

Ingredients

• 6 ears of Corn
• 1 Garlic Clove, minced
• 3 Limes, Zest and Juice
• 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
• 1 ripe Hass Avocado, peeled and diced
• 6 Scallions, White and Green parts, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 cup Mint Leaves, finely chopped
• Kosher Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper
• 1/2 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

Directions

• Soak the ears of Corn in their husks overnight in salted water.
• Heat a charcoal grill to medium-low.
• Put the soaked Ears, still in their husks, on the grill and close the lid. Cook for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the Garlic, Lime Zest and Juice. Add the Tomatoes, Avocado, Scallions and herbs and gently toss. Season with Salt and Pepper. Drizzle on Olive Oil and combine.
• Remove the Corn from the grill and let it cool enough so that you can handle it. Peel off and discard the husks.
• Serve with your favorite accompaniments & enjoy!

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