Description
Avocado Corn Salad is a fresh, colorful summer dish made with sweet corn, creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, and a zesty lime dressing. It comes together in minutes and delivers a perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, and tangy flavors. Ideal for cookouts, BBQs, or light lunches, this salad works as both a side dish and a standalone meal. The freshness of ingredients makes Avocado Corn Salad a go-to recipe for warm weather. It is naturally gluten-free, healthy, and easy to customize with proteins or extra vegetables. Every bite tastes bright, refreshing, and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ears corn, cooked and kernels removed
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2–3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook corn and let it cool completely.
- Slice tomatoes, onion, and avocado.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Mix olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over salad.
- Toss gently and serve fresh.
Notes
- Add avocado last to avoid mashing
- Use grilled corn for smoky flavor
- Add jalapeño for spice
- Best served fresh
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 206
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg