"Fiesta Avocado Corn Salad with herbs, pumpkin seeds, and creamy dressing. A slam-dunk summer salad that will be the star of any cookout...."
INGREDIENTS
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5 ears of corn, husked
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4 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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3 Tbsp. rice vinegar
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2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
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1 grated garlic clove
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3/4 tsp. ground sumac ((sub paprika))
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3/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided
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1/2 tsp. black pepper, divided
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1 small shallot, thinly sliced into rings ((about 3 to 4 Tbsp.))
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2 medium (or 3 small) ripe avocados, peeled and cut into small cubes
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1 jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped
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1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
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3 Tbsp. fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
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1/4 cup roasted, salted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
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3 to 4 Tbsp. crumbled Cotija cheese ((sub feta or goat cheese))