Avocado Corn Salad (VIDEO)
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!
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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!
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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 15 minutes. Click here for boiled corn recipe.
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
This Avocado Corn Salad is a bright and feel good summer salad that’s loaded with grilled corn, creamy avocado, cherry tomatoes and the dressing gives it amazing fresh flavor.
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
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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.
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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.
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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! 🙂
Natasha Kravchuk
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Delicious Salad! I made a mistake and put cucumber in it lol still delicious! Will try it next time without cucumber.
Had to use canned corn but was still amazing!
Hey Natasha,
Can you please add the serving amount in the Nutrition Facts. Is it per 1/2 cup or 1/3 cup. Also if possible to add it in all your recipes.
Thank You
Hi Margrit, I didn’t really measure it that way but the whole recipe can serve 6 as a side dish. Just divide it into 6 to get the exact serving size.
One of my family’s fave salads. Usually I use fresh corn in season but tried last night with frozen. Still just as good!
That’s a great idea! Thank you so much for sharing that with us!
Hi Natasha,
I just love you recipe for the Avocado Corn Salad. It is now my go-to-salad for all occasions. It’s so tasty and cool with great flavors…I just love it. Thank you for sharing it. Happy Holidays & a Blessed & Healthy New Year 2022
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, ML!
I love this recipe!!! It’s a hit with bbq’s during the summer!!! It’s so refreshing Love love love this recipe!
I’m so happy you loved it, Aneela! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
Hi Natashia love your recipes
Hi Elvira, great to hear that you are enjoying my recipes!
Hi Natasha, I will definitely try this recipe. It has all my favorites. My only concern was will the avocado keep its color and not turn brown if it is kept in the fridge for a few hours before serving? Thanks for all your recipes they are wonderful and I very much enjoy your videos.
Hi there, that sounds like a good plan. I had our leftovers in the fridge for 2 days, and it was as good as the first day.
Cut the avocado in cubes and keep it separately of the rest of the ingredients, put the seed of the avocado in the middle of the cubes, add the cubes only before serving. That keeps the avocado green since it prevent it from the oxidation.
Old trick used widely in Southamerica.
Thank you Natasha. I’m late to the party here but count me in as an enthusiastic proponent of this recipe. I recently made it for a small but special party where each guest brought a menu item. Someone else wanted to bring the salad but I insisted, “No! I am preparing the salad and I guarantee you will love it!” And oh yes, did they ever. The main course that evening was cold poached salmon and it all went so well together on the plate and palate. I used the recipe ingredients and amounts exactly as written by Natasha. My little tomatoes were half red and half yellow. Absolutely perfect. When I made this corn avocado salad another time I added a few fresh from the garden radishes sliced very, very thin. I thought they added a nice crunch and a little extra zing but did not appreciably alter the taste of the salad.
Yum! That sounds like an amazing dinner! I bet this was so great paired with the salmon! Thank you so much for sharing that with me!
How many cups of frozen corn if substituting for the 3 roasted cobs?
Hi Jan, fresh corn will give you the best flavor, but sweet canned or cooked frozen will also work. There are about two ears of corn packed into a can of corn.
The Corn Salad was very good but next time I make it I won’t put in so much onion
Hi Brenda, we love onion, but you might also consider using a sweet vidalia onion or red onion which are less potent than yellow onion. Even chives would work here.
Looking to make this for next family get together. Can I use frozen corn or corn from can ?
Hi Irma, fresh corn will give you the best flavor, but sweet canned or cooked frozen will also work. There are about two ears of corn packed into a can of corn.
I love this recipe! I also add a can of black beans, tail off shrimp AND one of my avocados was bad so I added 2 little containers of Kirkland Organic Guacamole from Costco with 1 avocado and boy was this delicious!! The guacamole really took it to an even better level. This is dinner tonite! Tge shrimp and beans had some protein and make a heartier meal.
Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Randi! I’m so glad it worked out well with those substitutions and additions!
Absolutely delicious!!! We are not fans of cilantro so we have made without. Would you suggest any different green?
Hi Mary, dill works well with this salad also, or chives.
I want to make this salad for a party this weekend. We need to travel an hour for the party…do I need to worry about the avocado turning brown?
Hi Tracy, If the avocado has dressing on it it will be fine. If serving separately I recommend spraying some lemon juice over it to protect it.
My husband and I made this today…it was excellent
Grilling the corn was perfect
I sliced two big pieces of red onion, brushed with olive oil and he grilled that as well Chopped and added to salad…delicious
For me this just needed a little extra salt and only two tablespoons of fresh lime juice
Excellent recipe…thank you Natasha…your recipes are always easy to follow and yummy
Hello Joan, thanks for sharing your experience making this recipe, and good to know that it was a hit! That’s a good addition to the recipe, feel free to change it up a bit according to your personal preference.
I made this for the first time today and love how easily it comes together. I did add a little cayenne to give it a bit of heat. I think a sprinkle of Tajin would’ve been awesome as well; but I had just run out.
We love easy recipes! I’m so glad you do too! Thank you for sharing this great review and comment with me, Sandy!
Delicious and healthy. I just added some jalapeño because i had a bit left. It gave it a great kick but didn’t’ overwhelm the salad. I’ll be sure to make it again.
Oh, I bet this is so good with jalapeños! Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Maria!
The Avocado Corn Salad is absolutely a 5⭐️ yummy! I followed the recipe (except I used half of small white onion).
Next time, I will halve the recipe, because we are empty nesters. I’m curious, as to how long the avocado will hold up, when the leftovers are refrigerated. I tossed the avocado in the lime juice, before adding in the other ingredients, in hopes of prolonging their freshness.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Pepper! I had our leftovers in the fridge for 2 days, and it was as good as the first day.
It was the hit of the party!!!
So easy to make and absolutely delicious. I’m always looking for recipes to use up the left over corn on the cob. This one checks all the boxes.
I followed the basic recipe for the ingredients; adding more of some and less of others. Can’t go wrong with this recipe!
Thanks for your review, Cynthia. I hope you’ll love all the recipes that you will try!
I made this for the first time today for a family cookout. I was a bit nervous how it would turn out but it was delicious! It is easy to make and isn’t very time consuming which I like. I’ll be making it again tomorrow for another cookout.
We love quick and easy reacipes! I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Kendra!
I’ve made this several times now and it’s great! Really good with crumbled crispy bacon too
That’s awesome, Ella! I bet this is so good with bacon!
Made this salad today to see how it tastes before making it for my family this weekend and it is DELICIOSO😋😋😋. My avocado and corn loving sisters are going to love this. Thank you for a fresh delicious salad.
You’re welcome, Rosa! Thank you so much for sharing that with me. I’m so glad this was a hit!
Making this for a bbq this weekend! So excited to try this recipe
Sounds great, Debbie. I hope everyone will love it!
Making it for tomorrow’s BBQ with the family, can’t wait to eat it. Thanks for sharing
You’re welcome, Lori. That sounds like a great plan! I hope it becomes a hit.
So very good. Didn’t use all of the tomatoes but added some black beans. Used roasted corn, garlic infused olive oil and skipped cilantro. Def will make again.
That sounds delicious with beans! Thank you so much for sharing that with me!
I haven’t made this yet, but LadySam I really like your additions 😉 I’m one of those people who just can’t eat cilantro without a weird taste. I’ll be heading to the store to make this today!
Loved this recipe. It was so fresh! What is the suggested serving size? 1/2 cup?
Hi Scarlett, this recipe serves 6 as a side. 1/6th of the recipe would be the serving size. I wish I measured it by cup for you. I hope this helps.
DELISH summer side! We are bringing this dish to a friend’s dinner party tonight as a side with cod croquettes. Pure YUM
Sounds like a great plan. I hope it becomes a hit!
I am so happy with your recipe. I love the Avocado Chicken Salad with corn. this is so nice. My family love it.
I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Monica!
I’ve been wanting to make this since the first time I saw it. Served it tonight with cilantro lime chicken thighs and white rice. It was wonderful…easy to put together and so flavorful! My teenage boys really liked it and took such big helpings I almost didn’t get any! Will make this again and again.
Hello Sharon, that is a great review and feedback. Thank you for sharing that with us! I’m happy to know that your family enjoyed this recipe.
Going to make this ahead as everyone has said it is just as good as the first day. Only question is do you make it with the avocados in it as well … don’t they brown ahead of time? Thanks!
Hi Gita, This salad contains lemon which will preserve the avocado for a bit longer allowing the avocado to stay green.
I LOVE this recipe and we made it soooo many times last summer, making it tonight for Hubby’s Birthday. But it does NOT contain lemon, you have lime in the recipe. LOL
Oh dear, I meant to say lime, not lemon, but thankfully they are really interchangeable in this recipe.
Can I substitute for cilantro I just do not like it.
Hello Cindy, you could try adding fresh parsley to taste. I think fresh dill would taste great also in place of cilantro.
Fabulous salad. I added cooked shrimp and elevated it even further. Definitely a keeper!!!
Thank you so much for your nice comments and feedback, Janet. Glad you enjoyed this recipe!
I make the avocado corn salad all the time but not enough. I add shrimp to make it a meal.
Yum! Great idea! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
What a great salad to serve at a bbq! I prepare it in the morning so it deepens in flavor. Everybody loves it and it’s healthy and delicious. Dennis your other recipes as well!!👏
Perfect for a BBQ! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Can I make this salad ahead of time? Like a few hours before the party. Thank you!
Hi Wei, making it ahead will work; I had our leftovers in the fridge for 2 days, and it was as good as the first day.
I made this today, but I only put in half the cilantro.
Good and healthier than fries.
Al
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Made this tonight, so very yummy!
I’m glad you enjoyed it, Pam!
Will this recipe keep if I make this a day ahead and add the avocado just before serving? Also, could I add Israeli couscous to this salad to bulk it up a bit? If so – would you recommend adding in addition to the stated ingredient amounts, or sub in for part of the corn? Thanks!
Hi Margaret, making it ahead will work; I had our leftovers in the fridge for 2 days, and it was as good as the first day. I haven’t tested making this with couscous to advise on the outcome. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe
Saw it this morning and made it fresh as a side for fresh hamburger dinner. We even have one picky vegetable eater. Salad is delicius, we all love it. Thank you for the idea and video 🙂
You’re welcome, Olga! I’m glad the video was helpful!
This corn salad is fantastic, I made it recently and ,OMG, I was blown away that it actually tasted so good. BTW, I’m a big fan of your work. Thanks for sharing this.
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review!
This is a good salad recipe to try. How long will the salad last or hold before turning brown? I would like to make it for meal prep.
Thanks
Hi Ina, I had our leftovers in the fridge for 2 days, and it was as good as the first day.
I have made this a few times and made it again as part of my dinner this evening, it is delicious and I highly recommend trying this recipe. Natasha never fails to put out a great recipe!
Love it! Thank you for your great review and recommendation, Danielle. We appreciate it.
Wondering how it would be if I left out the cilantro? Many have a love/hate affair with that ingredient.
Hi Lynda, you could try adding fresh parsley to taste. I think fresh dill would taste great also in place of cilantro.
love this! my family gobbled it up fast
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review!
The best salad ever! Aways goes first. Thank you for the recipe.
Do you have any Napa cabbage salad recipe? Thanks.
I’m so happy you’re enjoying this salad, Nataliya! That’s so great! I do not at this time, but that’s a great suggestion, thank you!
Sounds delicious! If I use sweet canned corn can I use it straight from the can, or do you suggest cooking it?
Hi Beth, fresh corn will give you the best flavor, but sweet canned or cooked frozen will also work. There are about two ears of corn packed into a can of corn.`
How soon before my potluck should I make this? How long does it last in the fridge before avacodos begin turning brown?
Looks delicious!
Hi Sheila, I had our leftovers in the fridge for 2 days, and it was as good as the first day.
It was yummy! I made it and everyone loved it!
I’m so happy to hear that, Jasleen! Thank you for sharing that with me.
Hi, if I use canned corn how many cans should I use.
Thanks 🙂
Hi Norma, fresh corn will give you the best flavor, but sweet canned or cooked frozen will also work. There are about two ears of corn packed into a can of corn.
Sounds delicious and will be making this soon. If using frozen corn, how much do you use??
Hi Brenda, fresh corn will give you the best flavor, but sweet canned or cooked frozen will also work in the same amount.
Hi I made this tonight, I had to leave out the cilantro and onions because of my grandchildren . It was fabulous. I will make it again with all the ingredients . Thank you!!
Can’t wait to try the other recipes!!
Hi there Anne, I’m glad you enjoyed this recipe. I hope you’ll also love all the other recipes that you will try!
Hi What is a good sub for the cilantro? I don’t like it lol!!!
Hi Angela, you could use dill or chives, or just leave it out and it will still taste great.
Love this salad!
Reminds me of (the tastes of) summer.
Thanks for this recipe Natasha.
I’ve made it many times (to rave reviews) and serve it as a salsa/dip with multigrain tortilla chips (eg.Tostitos Scoops)
We eat this regularly in the summer! So good! I’m happy you enjoyed this recipe, KC.
I made the avocado and corn salad and it was delicious. Thank you so much for your recipes.
I’m so glad you loved the salad.
Delicious salad. thank you. also enjoyed your radish and cucumber sour cream salad.
You are so welcome, Stan. I’m glad you enjoyed my recipes!
Hi Natasha, made this last month for fiancé and I we loved it. I did add black beans to it though. Making tonight for a girls get together tomorrow but will add the avocado when I get there. Just can’t decide between the black beans again or as others suggested shrimp which also sounds great.
Sounds like a great plan. It really depends but both sounds good to me!
How many does this serve…..1 or 2?
Hi Pamela, this serves 6 as a size. We have that information on the printable recipe card. Simply scroll down to that section 🙂
I made this salad and it was delicious, husband loved it too. I cheated and used frozen grilled corn instead of fresh and it turned out great.
No worries and I’m happy to hear that you both enjoyed this salad. Thank you for sharing!
I made this and it was delicious, husband loved it too. I cheated and used frozen grilled corn instead of fresh and was very pleased how it turned out.
Hi Leslie, I’m glad you enjoyed this salad! Thanks for your good comments and feedback.
I’ve made this salad twice before and am making it today. Love it! My husband loves it.
Very nice! I’m glad your husband enjoyed this salad, Karen.
Is really good salad I do all the time.
I’m so glad! Sounds like you found a favorite recipe! That’s so great!
Cobb salad above is mi favorite that you post.
Great to hear that, Linda. This is indeed so yummy!
Can I use can corn ?
Hi Valentina, fresh corn will give you the best flavor, but sweet canned or cooked frozen will also work.
Very nice it turned out to be, thanks for the recipe !
You’re most welcome. Thanks for your good feedback!
Am loving what you do and am learning some
Wonderful salad, I will definitely make this again.
Looks like this is going to be one of your favorite salad recipes. Thanks for your great feedback, Ellen!
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Thats so awesome to hear, I really do appreciate your feedback!
I made this salad more than any other this past summer. It is the perfect summer salad. The Avocado Chicken Salad is also fantastic.
Sounds like this is one of your favorites, it is so good! I’m glad you loved it too.
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Hi Becky, here’s my Garlic Bread Recipe.
Amazing! I forgot the romaine but it still came out great! I’m kind of thankful that I left the romaine out because we had leftovers and the lettuce would’ve likely wilted.
I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe Yolanda!
3ears of corn is not enough for a 5-6 servings in my opinion. Dressing is enough for the 5 ears
I used. Dressing is so so very good!
Thank you for sharing that feedback with us Menger! I’m happy you enjoyed that!
Do you have a Cookbook? I live do many of your recipes, but would love to have a book rather than on my phone. (I’m 71 and not tech savvy)
Hello Donna, I am currently working on it. It’s taking me a while to complete it but I’ll definitely share it with you all when it’s ready.
This salad is a home run! I’ve made it several times now and just ran to the store for the ingredients as I’ve got a craving for it yet again. Thanks for the amazingly simple and delicious recipe.
You’re welcome, Joshua! Isn’t it simply amazing! We absolutely love this recipe also!
Can I put the avocado in and will it keep from turning brown? I making it in the morning and eating that evening. Thank!!
Hi Beth, If the avocado has dressing on it it will be fine. If serving separately I recommend spraying some lemon juice over it to protect it.
Like Beth, I will be making mine in the morning and serving it in the evening. Can I wait to add the avocado and dressing right before I serve it?
Hi Yvonne, yes that would work well.
This is absolutely delicious!
Thank you, Pam!
This was so good I kept adding leftover things from the fridge to it. Also, my husband has trouble with onions, but can have onion powder and chives, so I subbed that. (I know, those people that substitute and then rate things!) But it was still awesome. Also had some leftover cilantro lime riced cauliflower in the fridge and tossed that in, too. So yummy!
I am so happy to know that you and your husband enjoyed this salad! Thanks for your awesome review.
do you know how many days this is good for?
Hi Kate, I had our left overs in the fridge for 2 days and it was as good as the first day.
My whole family loved this salad so refreshing. so easy to follow your directions! i am so glad i have found you! You have not disappointed us yet! you give me inspiration to break the every day rut!Thank you!
You’re welcome, Michelle! Thank you for this lovely comment!
Love this recipe. I am a vegetarian and this is a tasty addition to my healthy meals. I added Italian seasoning to the vinaigrette for the extra flavor.
Yum! Great idea! Thank you for that feedback Kim!
This was a great recipe! I’ve been looking for healthy lunches/side dishes, and everything in here is wonderful. Nice to have something new to bring to the table.
It is fresh and colorful too! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe Cathy!
This is a beautiful and satisfying salad; especially perfect for the hot summer! Your site is beautiful also, with the stunning pictures! Your borscht recipe with meat is my all time favorite, but so many more are excellent as well! Thank you, Natasha for this site! If you ever write a book with all these recipes, I would be the first to buy it, to have everything in one convenient place!
You’re so nice! Thank you for this thoughtful feedback Joyce! I’m so happy you’re enjoying our recipes! We do have a book in the works, stay tuned!