Summer Cobb Carrot-Kimchi Dressing (Printable Version)

Vibrant vegetarian cobb featuring charred corn, fresh vegetables, and a unique creamy carrot-kimchi dressing for a satisfying meal.

# Everything You’ll Need:

→ For the dressing

01 - 2 large carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
02 - 1-inch ginger root, peeled
03 - 1 large garlic clove
04 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped kimchi
05 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
06 - 1 teaspoon honey (preferably raw)
07 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise or vegenaise
08 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more for seasoning
09 - 1/4 cup grapeseed, safflower, or other neutral oil, plus more for greasing

→ For the salad

10 - 2 ears sweet corn, shucked
11 - 3 heads of romaine or hearts of romaine, thinly sliced
12 - 1 medium zucchini, finely diced
13 - 1 bunch radishes (about 6), thinly sliced
14 - 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
15 - 2 avocados, thinly sliced
16 - 4 hard-boiled eggs, quartered

# Steps to Cook:

01 - Combine the carrots, ginger, garlic, kimchi, vinegar, honey, mayonnaise or vegenaise, and sea salt in a food processor or blender. Puree until smooth. Add the oil and pulse to incorporate. If the dressing is too thick, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the mixture reaches the consistency of ranch dressing (approximately 1/4 cup water in total). Set aside or store until ready to use. The dressing can be made up to 4 days in advance.
02 - Heat a gas grill or cast iron skillet until very hot. Brush the corn lightly with olive oil and place it on the grill or skillet. Cook until kernels are blackened in places and vibrant yellow, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes in total.
03 - On a large platter, scatter the sliced romaine. Drizzle lightly with the prepared dressing. Arrange the zucchini, radishes, and tomatoes on top. Season lightly with salt. Nestle the avocado slices and hard-boiled egg quarters in the salad. Serve immediately with the remaining dressing on the side.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - The carrot-kimchi dressing can be prepared in advance, making it especially convenient for entertaining or meal prep.

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