Charred Corn Mexican Style Salad Jar

Peel, half, and finely slice your onion, then combine in a wide, shallow bowl/dish with the lime juice, giving it a good stir and allowing the onion to marinate. (as there isn't much juice, you want the onion to be in a thin, fairly flat layer, in order to get the most flavour from the lime)

While your onion is marinading, fire up your gas BBQ (or turn your grill onto med/high heat).

In a large bowl, combine the corn cobs with the vegetable oil, sprinkle over the ground chipotle chilli, and give it all a good shake to ensure even coverage (you don't want big clumps of the chipotle).

Place the corn cobs onto the BBQ or indoor grill pan and cook for 15 - 20 minutes (or until the kernels are tender), turning regularly to ensure you get a good char on at least 3 sides. Note: If using frozen corn cobs, you will only need 8-10 minutes. Once cooked, remove from the BBQ/grill pan, and allow to cool slightly before removing the kernels. Once cooled, slice down the cobs to remove the kernels - it doesn't matter if they come off in long rows, or single kernels, as both will work well.

To begin the layering, add the Eta Avocado & Garlic Dressing to the bottom of the jar.

Add the chopped red pepper / capsicum on top of the dressing, arranging so that the dressing is covered.

Sprinkle the black beans on top of the red pepper / capsicum, to form the next layer.

Add the marinaded red onion on top of the black beans, for the next layer.

Spoon over the cooled corn kernels on top of the red onion, to form the next layer.

Fill the rest of the jar with mixed salad leaves (approximately 1-2 handfuls per jar). Its important that the salad leaves are at the top of the jar, and don't come into contact with the dressing, so that the leaves remain fresh during storage.

Store upright in the fridge, until ready to use.

When ready to serve, give the jar a shake, then empty the contents into a bowl, mixing everything together so that the dressing is evenly distributed. Season with salt and pepper if required.