Summer Corn Salad with Avocado Recipe
A fresh and vibrant summer corn salad featuring sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro tossed in zesty lime juice and topped with creamy diced avocado. Perfect as a light side dish or a refreshing salad for warm weather.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Corn Salad
- 4 corn cobs (about 3–4 cups kernels)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
- ⅓ of a small red onion, chopped
- 2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped (leaves & stems)
- 3–4 limes, juiced (or enough to coat the salad)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Topping
- 1–2 avocados, diced
Instructions
- Boil the corn: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat and shuck the corn cobs, removing all husks and silk.
- Cook the corn: Add the corn cobs to the boiling water, cover the pot, and cook for 1½ to 2 minutes until the corn is tender. Remove the cobs and discard the hot water.
- Cool and cut kernels: Allow the corn to cool completely at room temperature. Once cool, carefully cut the kernels off the cob using a sharp knife.
- Toss the salad: In a large bowl, combine the fresh corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Chill the salad (optional): For best flavor, cover the salad and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour before serving. Do not add avocado until serving time to prevent browning.
- Serve: Just before serving, top individual portions with the diced avocado for a creamy finish. Serve immediately.
Notes
- The ingredient quantities are flexible; adjust them to your taste preference for more or less of any ingredient.
- Chilling the salad for at least 1 hour enhances the flavors, especially the lime and cilantro.
- Do not add avocado until right before serving to keep it fresh and prevent browning.
- For a smoky flavor, try grilling the corn instead of boiling before cutting it off the cob.
Keywords: avocado, cilantro, corn, lime, salad, side dish, summer corn salad, summer salad, tomato
