Description
This Summer Corn Salad with Avocado is the ultimate light and refreshing side dish, perfect for enhancing any summer gathering. Combining sweet, fresh corn with creamy avocado and zesty lime, this vibrant salad bursts with flavor in every bite. Whether you’re hosting a BBQ or enjoying a picnic, this easy-to-make salad will impress your guests without requiring hours in the kitchen. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s not only a crowd-pleaser but also a healthy addition to your meal repertoire. Customize it with your favorite spices or extra veggies for a personal touch!
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 chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 large avocado, diced
- Juice of 2 limes
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the corn by boiling for 1½ – 2 minutes or grilling for added flavor. Let it cool before slicing off the kernels.
- Halve the tomatoes and finely chop the red onion and cilantro.
- In a large bowl, combine corn kernels, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Add lime juice, salt, and pepper; toss gently.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour to enhance flavors.
- Just before serving, add diced avocado.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No cooking necessary other than corn preparation
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg