4.9 from 39 votes
Avocado Corn Tomato Salad
Avocado Corn Tomato Salad is a healthy side dish the whole family will love! Sweet corn paired with cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion and a lemon lime dressing. This salad is vegetarian, vegan and gluten free, making it a great option for pot lucks, bbqs and family gatherings!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 -8 Side Salads
Calories: 218 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 cobs corn (cooked and cut off the cob, or 3 cups frozen corn thawed, or 2 cans of corn drained)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 avocados (peeled, pitted and cubed)
- ½ red onion (medium, finely diced)
- ¼ cup cilantro (or fresh parsley, chopped)
Dressing
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 4 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 clove garlic (finely minced)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Garnish
- cilantro (or fresh parsley, finely chopped)
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Corn - you can use fresh, frozen or canned corn for this recipeFresh Corn - boil the corn stove top for 5 - 8 minutes or until the corn is tender. Drain and allow the corn to cool until cool enough to handle. Using a large bowl, stand the corn up and carefully use a knife to cut the kernels off the cob. Or brush the corn with oil and grill for 8-12 minutes, or until lightly charred.Frozen Corn - allow the corn to thaw at room temperature for 5 - 10 minutes or until fully thawed, or place the frozen corn in a strainer and run under cold water for 2-3 minutes or until thawed.Canned Corn - drain the canned corn well.
- In a large bowl combine all of the salad ingredients.
- In a small bowl whisk together the dressing ingredients until evenly combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Optional: Garnish with additional chopped cilantro or parsley and lime wedges. Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
218kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Sodium
214mg
(9%)
Potassium
637mg
(18%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
504IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
30mg
(33%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6-8 Side Salads
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 218kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 214mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 637mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 504IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.