Description
Experience the taste of summer with this vibrant corn salad bursting with fresh flavors and colorful ingredients. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light snack, this dish combines sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and creamy avocado, all dressed in zesty lime juice. Simple to prepare and endlessly customizable, it’s a crowd-pleaser that brings people together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears of corn)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 ripe avocado, cubed
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup cilantro or parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Husk the corn and cut the kernels off the cobs into a bowl.
- Dice the cucumber and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- (Optional) Sauté corn kernels in a pan over medium heat for a few minutes until slightly browned.
- In a large bowl, combine corn, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and avocado.
- Drizzle lime juice and olive oil over the mixture. Season with salt and pepper; gently toss to combine.
- Let sit for 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Optional (5 minutes)
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing/Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added protein, consider mixing in black beans or grilled chicken. Customize with your favorite herbs or vegetables—this salad is versatile!