Description
Brighten your summer gatherings with this Avocado Corn Summer Salad with Cilantro! This refreshing dish features creamy avocados, sweet corn, and zesty lime, creating a vibrant combination that’s not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to prepare. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue or enjoying a casual meal, this salad is the perfect addition that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh corn (off the cob or canned)
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Cut corn off the cob if using fresh corn.
- Chop veggies: Dice avocados and chop red onion; combine in a bowl.
- Mix: In a large mixing bowl, add corn, avocados, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.
- Season: Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and add salt and pepper. Toss gently.
- Chill (optional): Let the salad chill in the fridge for 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.
- Serve: Transfer to plates or serve from the bowl with extra lime wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For added protein, include black beans or diced jalapeños for some heat. - To prevent browning of avocados, toss them with lime juice immediately after cutting.