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Summer Corn Salad with Avocado

Summer Corn Salad with Avocado for a Bright, Fresh Feast

This Summer Corn Salad with Avocado is a vibrant, fresh dish perfect for summer gatherings and packed with flavor.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3-4 ears Fresh Corn Alternatively, use thawed frozen or drained canned corn.
  • 1 Avocado Toss with lime juice to keep from browning.
  • 1-2 medium Tomatoes Can be omitted for a no-tomato version.
  • 0.5 medium Red Onion Offers sharpness; substitute with milder onion if desired.
  • handful Cilantro Substitute with parsley or basil if preferred.
For the Dressing
  • 1-2 Lime Juice Fresh juice is best for optimum taste.
  • Salt Seasoning to taste.
  • Pepper Seasoning to taste.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Husk 3-4 ears of fresh corn and remove the silk. Boil in a large pot for 5 minutes until tender or grill for 10-12 minutes until charred. Let cool and slice off kernels.
  2. Dice 1 ripe avocado, chop 1-2 medium tomatoes, and finely dice 0.5 medium red onion. Chop a handful of cilantro.
  3. Add sliced corn kernels to the mixing bowl with chopped vegetables and gently fold together.
  4. Squeeze 1-2 limes over the salad, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently to coat.
  5. Serve immediately for the best texture, adding avocado just before if preparing ahead.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

To prevent the avocado from browning, add it last and coat with lime juice immediately after cutting. Enjoy fresh for optimal taste and texture.

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