Grilled Tri-Tip with Summer Corn Salad

Grilled tri-tip gets a fresh California treatment with smoky sweet corn, juicy summer tomatoes, and a bright avocado-parsley sauce.

Ingredients

  • Beef Choice Tri Tip Roast (1 Roast)
    1 lb $8.99
  • Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each
    2 ears, husks removed $0.33
  • Kroger® Fresh Grape Tomatoes
    5 oz, halved $1.99
  • Fresh Medium Ripe Avocado
    1 $1.00
  • Jumbo Red Onions
    1/4 small onion, thinly sliced $1.59
  • Parsley
    1/2 cup loosely packed leaves, chopped $1.29
  • Garlic
    1 clove, finely grated $0.79
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
    2 tablespoons, divided
  • Red wine vinegar
    1 1/2 tablespoons, divided
  • Smoked paprika
    1 teaspoon
  • Ground cumin
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt
    1 teaspoon, plus more to taste
  • Black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Preheat a grill for two-zone cooking, with one side at medium-high heat and the other at medium-low. Pat the tri-tip dry; combine the smoked paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon olive oil, then rub the mixture over the beef.
  2. While the grill heats, stir together the parsley, garlic, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Dice half the avocado and gently fold it into the sauce; season to taste.
  3. Grill the corn over medium-high heat, turning every 2 minutes, until tender and charred in spots, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board to cool slightly.
  4. Sear the tri-tip over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side. Move it to the cooler side, cover, and grill for 8 to 14 minutes more, turning once, until the thickest part reaches 140–142°F; cooking time will vary with thickness.
  5. Rest the beef for 10 minutes so it reaches at least 145°F. Meanwhile, cut the kernels from the cobs and toss them with the tomatoes, red onion, remaining avocado, remaining 1/2 tablespoon vinegar, and remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil; season lightly with salt and pepper.
  6. Slice the tri-tip thinly against the grain. Plate with the charred corn-tomato salad and spoon the avocado-parsley sauce over the beef.

Total time: 50 minutes

Estimated cost: $12–$14

Health notes: Serves 2 at about 720 calories each, with roughly 48 grams of protein plus fiber and healthy avocado fats.

Drink pairing: A fruit-forward Zinfandel complements the smoky beef and sweet grilled corn.