Description
This Summer Corn Salad with Avocado is a vibrant, refreshing dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. Featuring sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, and creamy avocado, this salad delivers a burst of flavor in every bite. The zesty lime dressing elevates the fresh ingredients, making it an ideal side for barbecues, picnics, or any summer gathering. With quick preparation and minimal effort, you can create a healthy and delicious salad that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn (cooked and kernels sliced off)
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Juice of 2 limes
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 1 large avocado (diced)
Instructions
- Cook corn by boiling for 1½ – 2 minutes or grilling for a smoky flavor. Cool before slicing off kernels.
- Halve the tomatoes, finely chop the red onion and cilantro.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked corn, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro. Squeeze lime juice over top and season with salt and pepper; toss to mix.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour to meld flavors.
- Just before serving, dice the avocado and gently fold it into the chilled salad or place on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg