Description
Avocado Corn Salad is a delightful blend of fresh ingredients that bursts with flavor, making it an ideal dish for summer gatherings or casual weeknight dinners. The creamy avocados combine beautifully with sweet corn and juicy tomatoes, creating a vibrant salad that not only looks appealing but also complements grilled meats and seafood perfectly. This easy-to-prepare salad comes together in just 10 minutes and can easily be customized to suit your taste, whether you prefer it spicy or loaded with extra veggies. Refreshing and nutritious, this Avocado Corn Salad will become a go-to recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 4 ears of corn (shucked and cooked) or 2 (15 oz) cans of corn
- 3 ripe avocados (diced)
- 1 lb cherry tomatoes (halved or quartered)
- 1 small red onion (finely diced)
- 1/3 cup cilantro (roughly chopped)
- Juice of 2 limes
- Olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flake (optional)
- 1 jalapeño (diced, optional)
Instructions
- Cook the corn until tender by grilling or boiling. If using canned corn, drain and rinse.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn, diced avocados, halved tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Add jalapeño if desired.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and lime zest.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use ripe avocados for the best texture and flavor. Allow the salad to chill for several hours to let flavors meld. Feel free to add black beans or bell peppers for added nutrition.