Smoky Spanish Grain & Corn Salad with Avocado Crema

Sweet charred corn, smoky Merchant Gourmet Spanish Style Grains and creamy avocado come together in this vibrant summer salad. Finished with tangy pickled shallots, crumbled feta and fresh coriander, it's a flavour-packed dish that's perfect for easy midweek dinners, sunny lunches or sharing at barbecues.

 

Written by Georgia Hughes
30 minutes Serves 2 Beginner
Smoky Spanish Grain & Corn Salad with Avocado Crema
Ingredients
  • 4 shallots, finely sliced
  • 150ml red wine vinegar
  • 2½ tbsp caster sugar
  • 50ml water
  • 1 avocado
  • 150g sour cream
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • A handful of fresh coriander
  • 2 corn on the cob
  • 1 pouch Merchant Gourmet Spanish Style Grains
  • 50g feta, crumbled
  • Fresh coriander leaves

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Spanish Style Grains
Spanish Style Grains
250G
  1. Combine the sliced shallots, red wine vinegar, caster sugar and water in a jar or bowl. Stir well and leave to pickle for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Bring a saucepan of water to the boil. Add the corn and cook for 5 minutes until slightly tender.
  3. Transfer the corn to a baking tray and grill on a high heat for 10–15 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly charred all over.
  4. Meanwhile, add the avocado, sour cream, lime juice, coriander and a pinch of sea salt and black pepper to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  5. Heat the Merchant Gourmet Spanish Style Grains according to the pack instructions.
  6. Carefully cut the kernels from the corn and transfer to a bowl. Add the Spanish Style Grains and feta, then toss gently to combine.
  7. Spread the avo crema onto a serving platter or divide between two plates. Spoon over the corn and grain mixture, then top with the pickled shallots and a scattering of fresh coriander.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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