Summer Corn Salad with Avocado
This refreshing Summer Corn Salad with Avocado is a delightful medley of fresh ingredients that captures the essence of summer. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a light lunch, this salad combines sweet corn, creamy avocado, vibrant cherry tomatoes, and zesty lime juice to create a dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. With its colorful presentation and bold flavors, this salad is sure to impress your guests while providing a healthy option that everyone can enjoy. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it’s the go-to recipe for any summer gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1/2 red onion
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 large avocado
- Juice of 2 limes
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the corn in boiling salted water for 1½ – 2 minutes or grill until tender. Cool and slice off kernels.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and finely chop the red onion and cilantro.
- In a large bowl, combine corn, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro. Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour to let flavors meld.
- Just before serving, gently fold in diced avocado or layer on top for presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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