Description
This refreshing summer corn salad combines sweet, juicy corn and creamy avocados, creating a vibrant dish perfect for picnics and barbecues. Brightened by fresh lime juice and colorful veggies, this salad bursts with flavor in every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an effortless way to celebrate the season and impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears of corn)
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the corn: Grill or boil the corn until tender (10-12 minutes for grilling; 5 minutes in boiling water). Allow it to cool.
- 2. Cut the corn off the cobs into a bowl.
- 3. While cooling, prepare other ingredients: Dice avocados and halve cherry tomatoes.
- 4. In a large mixing bowl, combine corn, avocado, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- 5. Drizzle with lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Gently toss to combine.
- 6. Serve immediately or chill until ready to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling/Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg