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Summer Corn Salad

Delicious Summer Corn Salad: A Fresh Twist on Tradition

This Summer Corn Salad is a vibrant dish bursting with fresh flavors, perfect for barbecues and quick lunches.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Base
  • 6 ears Fresh Corn Kernels or 4 cups of thawed frozen corn
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 cup Red Onion finely diced, or use green onions
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped, can be omitted or replaced with parsley
For the Creamy Element
  • 2 whole Avocado ripe, can substitute with diced cucumber
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice fresh is best
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can use neutral oil
  • to taste Salt adjust to taste
  • to taste Black Pepper adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Start by shucking 6 ears of fresh corn and cut the kernels off the cobs, or use 4 cups of thawed frozen corn. Finely dice half a red onion and chop 1-2 ripe avocados.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the corn kernels, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro. Gently fold the ingredients together with a spatula.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of 2 limes, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and season with salt and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
  4. Pour the dressing over the corn mixture in the large bowl and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, serve the salad fresh and add avocado just before serving to prevent browning.

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