This Avocado Corn Salad is a bright and feel-good salad that’s loaded with grilled corn, creamy avocado, cherry tomatoes, and the dressing gives it an amazing fresh flavor. This is a crowd-pleasing fresh corn salad that always disappears fast!
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.
Avocado Corn Salad Recipe
We love sweet summer corn for everything from Corn Guacamole to Corn Chowder and this Corn Salad is perfect for summer parties and BBQ’s! I have to warn you though – the video below may elicit major cravings. You just can’t go wrong with this combination of fresh ingredients and the dressing really makes the flavors pop.
Watch How to Make Corn Salad:
See Natasha make this easy corn salad recipe. I hope it becomes a new favorite summer salad for you!
If you enjoy our videos, please and click the bell icon so you’ll be the first to know when we post a new video. THANK YOU for subscribing! We love hanging out with you on our Youtube Channel.
Ingredients for Summer Corn Salad with Avocado:
This corn salad is loaded with all the best ingredients of summer. P.S. Do not skip the garlic, the dressing will mellow it out and it gives every bite irresistible flavor. This recipe has a short list of ingredients but it really doesn’t need anything more. It is an easy, excellent salad.
How to Cook Corn on the Cob:
There are several methods of cooking corn and all of them will work for this corn salad. We used grilled corn in this recipe because grilling gives it a smokey sweetness that is completely irresistible.
- How to grill corn on the cob: Grilling corn in husks is easy. We pre-soak the corn with the husks on and then place them directly on the grill for 18-20 minutes on med/high heat rotating every 5 minutes. You can also grill corn in foil if you don’t have time to soak the corn.
- How to bake corn on the cob: Place husks directly on the center oven rack and bake at 350˚F for 30 minutes. No need to soak the corn.
- How to boil corn on the cob: This is the quickest method. Place the shucked corn in a pot, cover with water, bring to a boil and add sugar (yes sugar!) then boil 5 minutes or until tender.
Can I substitute with Fresh corn with Frozen Corn?
Yes! When corn is out of season, it is ok to use frozen corn. Canned corn will also work when you aren’t able to find fresh or frozen, but frozen is the better substitute. Sometimes it is even easier to find organic corn when it is frozen. Follow the package instructions to prepare frozen corn.
More Summer Salad Recipes:
These salads are so fresh, crisp, and the perfect side dish in summer. These salad recipes are loaded with fresh and healthy vegetables.
- Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad – This is si fresh and especially delicious with garden cucumbers and tomatoes
- Cobb Salad – packed with protein and a meal in itself. You’ll love the dressing!
- Chickpea Salad – Chickpeas or Garbanzo beans are brilliant in salads because they are high in protein
- Avocado Tuna Salad – This one is so easy with canned tuna
- Caesar Salad – classic and simple with the best homemade dressing
Print-Friendly Corn Salad Recipe:
Avocado Corn Salad
Ingredients
- 1 lb cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
- 3 ears of corn, cooked, shucked and cut off the cob
- 2 avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 red onion (medium), thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (1/2 small bunch)
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 to 3 Tbsp lime juice, from 1 to 2 limes
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed or finely minced
- 1 tsp sea salt , or 3/4 tsp table salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine sliced tomatoes, corn kernels, sliced avocado, thinly sliced red onion, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro and press in 2 garlic cloves.
- Drizzle the top with 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2-3 Tbsp lime juice (adding it to taste). Add 1 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, or season to taste. Toss the salad gently just until combined and serve.
Nutrition Per Serving
Filed Under
If you make this recipe, I’d love to see pics of your creations on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter! Hashtag them #natashaskitchen
This Corn Salad Recipe was originally published in June 2018. We spruced up the post, but the recipe is exactly the same.
Q: What is your go-to salad for potlucks and summer parties? let me know in a comment below! 🙂
If fresh corn is not in season would frozen corn be a good substitute? Or is there another option?
Hi Linda. Yes, you can use frozen corn. I suggest checking this part of the recipe for more tips “Can I substitute with Fresh corn with Frozen Corn?”
Hey Natasha,
This looks so good. Do you have to cook the corn? I’ve mad something similar and just cut
The corn off the con, no cook. Tasted fine
Thanks
Hi Kathy! We prefer cooked corn.
My girlfriend has been making this for years and bringing it to my house for our girl trips. No girl trip this year so she sent the recipe and I made it for my husband. He loved it as much as the girls did! I added chick peas as we’re trying to get more protein in (vegans.) he also requested a bit of jalapeño next time. Can’t wait to make it again. Thanks so much for a wonderful flavorful recipe!
That’s just awesome, Linnie! Thank you so much for sharing that with me!
Pro tip: if your avocados aren’t quite ripe enough, put them in a brown paper bag overnight. That should do it.
Also, where I work (Giant Eagle), we carry frozen Mexican Street Corn, a hint of cumin and spices and cotija cheese. I’m telling you… 😘
Meanwhile, I can’t wait to try out this recipe! Natasha, you’re the queen!
Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Sheila!
What a beautiful family on America’s 250th birthday! Live long and prosper, Natasha!
Thank you for your nice comment, Robert!
Super delicious 😋
Thanks 🙏👍 you are making healthy receipes with nutritious ingredients!
You’re welcome, glad you’re enjoying the healthy recipes.
I make this recipe regularly. It’s one of my favorites. For a flavor twist, add a little cumin. Wonderful side dish for fajitas or tacos!
Cumin sounds like a fantastic flavor twist to pair with tacos or fajitas, Laura. Thank you so much for sharing that wonderful tip.
My husband and I have parented for over forty years straight. We are now blessed to be raising grandchildren. I was needing some inspiration when I found your recipes, Natasha’s Kitchen. We’ve enjoyed every single recipe of yours that I’ve made. They are excellent! And so many of your recipes are easy for me to adapt to lower sodium for my needs. Thank you for all you put into recipes. This salad is fabulous!
Thank you for your beautiful message, Rebecca, and bless you for everything you do for your family. I am incredibly happy to hear that these recipes provide inspiration and are easy to adapt to your low-sodium needs.
This is one of my favorite summer salads and I’ve been making it for several years using this recipe. I add just a little extra lime and salt, but that’s just to my taste. It’s absolutely delicious with it’s bright and fresh taste. It’s also perfect for a potluck picnic…so colorful!
I’m so happy you found a favorite on my blog, Nichole! Thank you for sharing that with me.
I have all of the ingredients on hand. I’m making this soon. Looks delicious
I hope you love it!
Hi Natasha, this is one of my families’s favorite recipe. I make it all the time, especially in the summer. We love it. Fabulous salad.
Such a great recipe! Everyone loved it with chips.
That’s so wonderful to hear, Kate! Thank you for sharing that with me.
I made this tonight for a topping for our dinner carne asada and it was a hit everyone loves it so much. Thanks for the recipe.
You’re very welcome. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
This is a fan favorite! Always well liked and delicious!