A beautifully grilled rib eye steak sliced on a diagonal, lays beside a pile of grilled corn kernels, offset by a mound of bright green avocado and tomato salsa.

Grilled Corn and Rib Eye with Avocado and Tomato Salsa

Name: Grilled Corn and Rib Eye with Avocado and Tomato Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 boneless rib eye steak; 2 corn on the cob; 1 large ripe avocado; 2 medium ripe tomatoes; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1 garlic clove minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; to taste salt; to taste pepper

Smoky steak and buttery corn contrast with zesty salsa.

Category BBQ

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style American

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily recipe · June 05, 2023

A little about this dish

In honor of the fair weather and the beginning of the BBQ season, this recipe features grilled corn and rib eye with a refreshing avocado and tomato salsa. The sweetness of the corn and the juicy steak will be perfectly balanced by the tangy and creamy salsa. Avocado adds a richness while the tomato brings acidity to the dish. This recipe is ideal for a lovely dinner with good food, drinks, and company.

Ingredients (for 2)

Boneless rib eye steak — 1
Corn on the cob — 2
Ripe avocado — 1 large
Ripe tomatoes — 2 medium
Fresh cilantro — 1/4 cup chopped
Lime juice — 1 tablespoon
Chili powder — 1/4 teaspoon
Garlic clove — 1 — minced
Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
Salt — to taste
Pepper — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🌡️🔥👨‍🍳

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
Step 2 — 🌽🥩🍴

Brush the corn and rib eye steak with olive oil and sprinkle generous amounts of salt and pepper.
Step 3 — 🌽🔥🛢️

Place the corn directly on the grill and cook for 8-10 minutes or until it is charred and cooked through. Once done, remove from the grill and let it cool.
Step 4 — 🥩🔥🛢️

Grill the rib eye steak for about 4-5 minutes per side until it's medium-rare, or until it's cooked to your preference. Once done, remove from the grill and let it rest.
Step 5 — 🥑🍅🧂

Cut the avocado and tomatoes into small cubes and place them in a bowl. Add cilantro, minced garlic, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the same bowl. Stir gently until it is combined well.
Step 6 — 🥩🔪👨‍🍳

Once the rib eye has rested for 5 minutes, slice it into thin, diagonal pieces.
Step 7 — 🌽🔪🍴

Cut the kernels off the cobs with a sharp knife and place the corn in a serving dish.
Step 8 — 🥑🍅🥩

Spoon the avocado and tomato salsa over the corn and on the side of the sliced steak.
Step 9 — 🍽️🔥😋

Serve hot and enjoy!

A final fox tip

For a spicier version, add some diced jalapeno to the salsa. A cold beer or a chilled white wine will go perfectly with this dish and will cool you off on a warm day. To make this dish kid-friendly, you can make mini steak bites and serve them with boiled corn and a mild salsa.