Description
Avocado Corn Salad is a delightful and refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer. This vibrant salad combines the creamy texture of ripe avocados with the sweetness of grilled corn and juicy cherry tomatoes, making it a visual and flavorful treat. Tossed in a zesty lime dressing, this salad not only adds brightness to your plate but also serves as a healthy option for picnics, barbecues, or light dinners. Quick to prepare in just 28 minutes, it’s versatile enough to be served as a main dish or paired with your favorite proteins. Impress your guests or treat yourself to this wholesome summer delight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cherry tomatoes (halved or quartered)
- 3 ears of corn (cooked, shucked and cut off the cob)
- 2 avocados (peeled, pitted and sliced)
- 1/2 red onion (medium) (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped (1/2 small bunch))
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 to 3 Tbsp lime juice (from 1 to 2 limes)
- 2 garlic cloves (pressed or finely minced)
- 1 tsp sea salt (or 3/4 tsp table salt)
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine sliced tomatoes, corn kernels, sliced avocado, thinly sliced red onion, chopped cilantro, and pressed garlic cloves.
- Drizzle the top with extra virgin olive oil and lime juice. Season with sea salt and black pepper according to taste.
- Toss the salad gently just until combined. Be careful not to mash the avocados. Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg