The Trimmier Life

Martha Stewart is a frequent guest on the Today Show (which D and I watch a few mornings a week while getting ready for work) and she is usually showing off some pretty extravagant recipes — that have 154 ingredients – which is exactly why I’ve never tried to conquer one in my own kitchen.  But this past week she was showcasing low-fat summer salad recipes that did not include mayo and that had only 3 to 5 ingredients each.  Dustin actually saw the segment and sent me the link to the recipes so we could try some.  We made 2 to accompany our NY strips last night and they did not disappoint.  I’d even go as far as saying that they were easy.  If you need a quick veggie dish to add to your dinner or a salad to add to a picnic, these are both great…I’ll include the Corn Avocado & Cilantro Salad in this post and type the Grilled Zucchini and Red Bell Pepper Salad in the next.

Ingredients:

• 4 ears of corn, shucked
• 1 Hass avocado, sliced
• 1/4 C fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp coarse salt

Directions:

• Heat grill to medium-high.
• Grill corn, rotating often, until lightly charred, about 15 minutes.  Let cool slightly and then carefully slice kernels from cob.
• Gently toss corn with avocado, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil and salt.
• Serve warm or cold (we ate it warm)

Zucchini & Red Bell Pepper Salad is on the left - Corn, Avocado & Cilantro salad is on the right.