Avocado Corn Salad
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5
Avocado Corn Salad
Description
This salad features sweet corn matched with juicy cherry tomatoes and crisp red onion for fresh texture contrasts. Creamy diced avocado adds richness and softness, while cilantro introduces bright herbal notes. The dressing mixes olive oil with lime juice, honey, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, providing a slightly sweet, tangy, and mildly spiced flavor that accentuates the salad’s natural ingredients.
The preparation is simple: the fresh ingredients are tossed with the dressing just before serving to preserve the avocado’s firmness and color. Using fresh, canned, or thawed corn adds flexibility to the recipe.
Served immediately, this salad works well as a side dish for summer barbecues, light lunches, or as part of a Mexican-inspired meal. Garnishing with extra cilantro sprigs enhances presentation and flavor.
Ingredients
For the salad
- 4 cups corn kernels fresh, canned or thawed from frozen
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomato halved
- 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 2 avocado diced
- 1/3 cup cilantro chopped, plus more for garnish, leaves
For the dressing
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 3/4 teaspoon cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
For the salad
- Place the corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado and cilantro in a large bowl.
For the dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the corn mixture and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately. Garnish with sprigs of cilantro.
Notes
- Add the avocado just before serving to prevent browning and maintain its texture.
- Grill or boil fresh corn on the cob before cutting off kernels if using fresh corn for deeper flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 238kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 216mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 404IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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