Refreshing Citrus-Kissed Avocado Corn Salad Recipe
Avocado Corn Salad: fresh, colourful, and packed with flavour perfect for your next meal or side dish.
Avocado Corn Salad Recipe
Fresh off the cob corn and creamy avocado come together in a colourful dance, creating an Avocado Corn Salad that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. The cherry tomatoes add bursts of brightness, making this salad a visual and flavorful delight for any table spread.
Ingredients
- 1 lb cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
- 3 ears of corn, cooked, shucked and cut off the cob
- 2 avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 red onion (medium), thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (1/2 small bunch)
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 to 3 Tbsp lime juice, from 1 to 2 limes
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed or finely minced
- 1 tsp sea salt , or 3/4 tsp table salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine sliced tomatoes, corn kernels, sliced avocado, thinly sliced red onion, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and press in 2 garlic cloves.
- Drizzle the top with 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2-3 Tbsp lime juice (adding it to taste). Add 1 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, or season to taste.
- Toss the salad gently just until combined and serve.
Serving Suggestion
- Grilled Chicken Skewers
- Barbecue Pork Ribs
- Lemon Pepper Salmon
- Steak Fajitas
- Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
- Honey Garlic Shrimp
- Garlicky Roasted Potatoes
- Cilantro Lime Rice
Tips and Tricks
- To enhance the flavor of the corn, consider grilling it. Grilling imparts a smoky sweetness that makes the corn irresistibly tasty in the salad.
- If fresh corn isn’t available, frozen corn is a good substitute.
- To ensure the salad doesn’t become soggy, dress the salad right before serving, especially since avocado can start to discolor and lose its freshness.
