Description
Corn Salad with Avocado is a refreshing and vibrant dish that captures the essence of summer. This quick and easy recipe features sweet corn, creamy avocado, and zesty lime juice, creating an explosion of flavor in every bite. Perfect as a side for barbecues or enjoyed as a light lunch, this colorful salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh corn (or 1 can, drained)
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- If using fresh corn, boil it for 5-7 minutes until tender. Let cool slightly and cut the kernels off the cob.
- While the corn cools, chop the avocado, cherry tomatoes, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the corn kernels, diced avocado, chopped tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Toss gently to mix.
- Squeeze the lime juice over the salad and toss again to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg