Avocado Tomato Corn Salad
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5
Avocado Tomato Corn Salad
Description
This salad brings together fresh ingredients including ripe avocado diced to maintain creamy texture, sweet corn either fresh or canned, and halved grape tomatoes for bursts of juiciness. Romaine lettuce adds crunch and body. Thin red onion slices provide a mild pungency. The dressing features fresh lime juice and olive oil with chopped cilantro, a pinch of cumin, red chili flakes for mild heat, and optional garlic, creating a balanced tangy and savory finish.
The salad is tossed gently to preserve the avocado's texture and served alongside grilled or roasted proteins. It also complements Mexican-inspired meals like tacos and fajitas, where its fresh flavors contrast with smoky or spicy elements.
The dressing can be adjusted for heat by varying chili flakes. Using fresh cilantro or substituting parsley alters the herbaceous note. The salad is best enjoyed fresh to prevent avocado browning.
Ingredients
Salad:
- 1 cup romaine lettuce or cos lettuce, shredded
- 2 corn ears of cooked corn, shucked and cut off the cob - or 14 ounce can corn kernels, drained
- 2 avocado large, ripe, halved, peeled, stones removed and diced
- 9 ounces grape tomatoes halved
- ⅛ red onion thinly sliced
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1-2 tablespoons cilantro chopped, or parsley, fresh
- ½ teaspoon salt to season
- ⅓ teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 pinch cumin
- 1 clove garlic minced, optional
Instructions
- Combine all of the salad ingredients together.
- In a small jug, mix together the dressing ingredients to combine well, and pour over the avocado salad. Season with extra salt, if desired. Serve with any protein, or enjoy with Tacos, fajitas, etc.
Notes
- This salad pairs well with grilled chicken dishes, such as Cilantro Lime Chicken.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 242kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Sodium | 305mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 690mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1.763IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| 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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