Corn Salad with avocado, tomato and lime

This corn salad with avocado, tomato and lime dressing is a fresh and simple summer side dish that you are going to LOVE.

This is so good alongside some grilled chicken or grilled salmon. It is a perfect low-key summer side, full of flavor and freshness. I love working with LOTS of fresh produce, especially in the summer.

The colors and the flavors of this dish are divine!😍 This one definitely has a strong visual game. 🤩

What type of corn is best?

I made this a few times to get the recipe just right. The first time, I made it with fresh corn on the cob. I cooked it and then plunged it in an ice bath to maintain some of its crisp, as written in the instructions.

If you have access to corn from a garden or farmer’s market, this is going to give you the best taste. 👌🏻

However! I ended up making it a second time, and I used Trader Joe’s frozen roasted corn, thawed. This was much easier and I LOVED the added flavor of that char on the corn. You cannot go wrong, people.

You could even use canned corn, but this would be my last choice. Also, if you do use canned, you will likely want to bump down the salt level in this recipe since canned already has salt.

What herbs taste good in corn salad?

I did use cilantro in this, but you can totally substitute fresh flat-leafed parsley if you are one of those cilantro haters. 😂 Most of you like it, but I know there are a few of you out there. (Hi Dad! 😆)

Assembling the corn salad

Next, I whipped up a simple dressing made with lime juice, avocado oil, cumin, oregano, plus some salt and pepper. I poured it right over the top.

Tip: I went back and gave that bowl a good scrape with a silicone spatula (👈🏻my favorite ones, Amazon affiliate) to scrap our all the herbs. Then I used that spatula to gently fold everything together.

And that’s it, friends! Simple, easy, fresh and delicious! 🙌🏻😎

Corn Salad Recipe

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Corn salad with avocado, tomatoes, cilantro and lime dressing

This corn salad with avocado, tomato and lime dressing is a fresh and simple summer side dish that you are going to LOVE.

Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

• 
  3
  ears
  fresh corn
  (shucked, OR 3.5 cups corn kernels, which is one 10 ounce bag)
• 
  1
  pint
  grape tomatoes
  halved
• 
  1
  avocado
  diced - I used a big one. If your avocados are small, you may want to use 2.
• 
  1/4
  cup
  cilantro
  chopped - you can sub parsley if you are a cilantro hater!

For the dressing

• 
  2
  Tablespoons
  lime juice
• 
  1/4
  cup
  avocado oil
• 
  1/4
  teaspoon
  cumin
• 
  1/4
  teaspoon
  oregano
• 
  1/2
  teaspoon
  salt
• 
  1/4
  pepper

Instructions

1. Place the raw corn in a large pot, and cover with water. Bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minutes.*

2. Plunge the corn into ice water to stop the cooking.*

3. Cut the corn off the cob, and add kernels to a large mixing bowl.*

4. Add tomatoes, cilantro and avocado.

5. Whisk the dressing together (with a whisk or fork) in a separate bowl, and pour over top. Tip: use a spatula to scrape all the herbs into the salad.

6. Gently fold everything together. I like using a silicone spatula, but a spoon will work too.

Recipe Notes

*skip the first three steps, if you are not using fresh corn on the cob.

• Fresh corn tastes best. But! If you use a 10 ounce bag of frozen corn, cook it per package instructions and then let it cool completely. I love Trader Joe's frozen roasted corn in this recipe!
• Canned corn would be my last choice, but it will work. Heads up, though! You may need to reduce the salt used in the dressing, since canned corn if often salted.
• If you are making this ahead, I would save the avocado and cilantro to add just prior to serving. Otherwise it may brown/ wilt.
• Nutritional information is approximate and was created using a recipe nutrition label generator.

Nutrition Facts

Corn salad with avocado, tomatoes, cilantro and lime dressing

Amount Per Serving

Calories 190
Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14g
22%

Saturated Fat 1g
5%

Sodium 207mg
9%

Potassium 476mg
14%

Total Carbohydrates 15g
5%

Dietary Fiber 4g
16%

Sugars 5g

Protein 2g
4%

Vitamin A
16.8%

Vitamin C
23.1%

Calcium
1.2%

Iron
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Note: This post originally appeared on A Pinch of Healthy July 23, 2018.

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