Description
Experience the burst of flavor and color in this vibrant Corn Salad with Avocado. Sweet corn mingles with creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty lime juice to create a refreshing dish perfect for summer barbecues and casual picnics. Quick to prepare and packed with nutrients, this salad is not just a side dish; it’s an invitation to enjoy life’s simple pleasures with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Husk the corn and rinse under cold water.
- Boil the corn in salted water for 5-7 minutes until tender or grill until charred. Let cool before cutting off the kernels.
- Dice the avocados and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- In a large bowl, combine corn kernels, avocados, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Drizzle lime juice over the mixture, season with salt and pepper, and gently toss to combine.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving. Chill for 30 minutes if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Boiling/Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg