Description
This vibrant Summer Corn Salad with Avocado is the perfect way to celebrate the season’s fresh flavors. Crisp sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, fresh cilantro, and zingy lime juice come together in a colorful, refreshing dish. Topped with creamy avocado, this salad is the ultimate side dish for barbecues, picnics, or any warm-weather gathering. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s easy, healthy, and bursting with summertime goodness.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 4 corn cobs (about 3–4 cups kernels)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
- ⅓ of a small red onion, chopped
- 1–2 avocados, diced
Herbs & Flavorings
- 2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped (leaves & stems)
- 3–4 limes, juiced (or enough to coat the salad)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Boil the Corn: Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. While waiting, shuck the corn cobs by removing the husks and silk. Once the water is boiling, carefully add the corn cobs, cover the pot, and boil for 1½ – 2 minutes. Transfer the cooked cobs onto a tray and discard the water. Allow the corn to cool completely before handling.
- Cut the Corn Kernels: Once the corn is cool, stand each cob upright on a cutting board and carefully slice down to remove the kernels. Place the kernels in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix the Salad: Add the cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and cilantro to the bowl with the corn. Pour in the lime juice, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss everything together until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Chill (Optional): For best flavor, cover the bowl and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Hold off on adding the avocado until just before serving to keep it fresh and green.
- Serve: When ready to eat, top each bowl or portion with diced avocado, and serve immediately. Enjoy your vibrant summer salad!
Notes
- The ingredient amounts are flexible—feel free to add more or less of anything to suit your taste.
- For best results, chill the salad for at least 1 hour before serving. Add the avocado right before serving for optimal freshness.
- For a smoky twist, try grilling your corn instead of boiling.
- This salad is naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of salad
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
