Description
Corn Salad with Avocado is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. This delightful salad features sweet, juicy corn combined with creamy avocado, zesty lime dressing, and crunchy vegetables, making it a perfect side dish for barbecues or a light meal on its own. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s not only quick to prepare but also customizable to your taste preferences. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a flavorful experience everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn, kernels removed
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Shuck the corn and remove the kernels using a sharp knife. Optionally boil or grill for a few minutes for cooked corn.
- In a large bowl, combine diced avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
- In another bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Add corn kernels to the vegetable mixture and pour in the dressing. Gently toss to combine without mashing the avocado.
- Refrigerate for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg