Description
Avocado Corn Salad is a delightful summer dish that combines creamy avocados, sweet grilled corn, and juicy cherry tomatoes for a refreshing burst of flavor. This vibrant salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients, making it a perfect choice for picnics, barbecues, or as a light meal at home. Quick to prepare in just 28 minutes, this versatile recipe can be enjoyed on its own or paired with grilled proteins. Whether you’re serving it as a side dish or incorporating it into tacos, this colorful corn salad will impress your guests and elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 3 ears corn (cooked and kernels removed)
- 2 ripe avocados (peeled and sliced)
- 1/2 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice from 1–2 limes (2–3 Tbsp)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, avocado slices, red onion, cilantro, and minced garlic.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Gently toss all ingredients together until well mixed. Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg