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
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
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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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Love this salad!! Truely says summer!! The freshness of the salad is amazing!! I use parsley instead of cilantro for the taste.
What is the serving size for 206 calories
Serving size of the whole recipe is 6 servings total as a side dish. You can divide the whole recipe into 6 to get the exact per serving size.
Fresh veggies in summer. Who doesn’t love that!
I couldn’t agree more!
Absolutely delicious although I must say I had some left over crispy bacon so added that too.
Made this for a house party with some friends and family. There was some strict dietary restrictions with some people (no dairy) and they all loved this!! The taste was very flavorful
That’s great to hear, Danny! Thanks for the feedback.
Just made this tonight for dinner… but the avocados 🥑 my husband brought home were rocks. So, I put drained and rinsed black beans. It was just as good! The flavor is on point. Yummy! Here in a couple of days, I will make it with the avocados. 😉
Think I might try your idea with the black beans and avocado 😊
I do this one quite often, the different textures and flavours match wonderfuly.
Hi, how much sugar do you boil the corn with?
Hi Cassy! See the section above titled, “How to Cook Corn on the Cobb” and it will direct you to the boiled corn recipe.
why do you have different salt ratios? thanks.
Hi Gin. Table salt is finer in texture.
can you make this the night before? or is it best to make the day of?
Hi Nina! It is best on the day of but you could make it the night before too. The lime juice will help delay the avocados from browning, but you could also wait and add the avocado before serving.
I made this for the first time for a luncheon pot luck and it was a big hit from the group and from myself. I loved it as it was fresh and tasty with just the right blend of ingredients. Thanks so much
This is he best summer salad I have ever had!! Everyone I have made it for absolutely loves it. Fresh, flavorful and very easy to make.
That’s wonderful, Colette!
Love this recipe, so fresh and wonderful, I make it all summer long 😊
Thank you for what looks to be a great recipe. Cilantro causes a soapy taste for many people…is there another herb that can be substituted with equally great results? Thanks for letting me know.
Hi Lori! You’re very welcome. You can use another herb of your preference, parsley is a great substitute but the flavor is not the same.
I would like to try this for a group of 10 people. Shall I just double the quantity in the recipe?
Hi Alex! You can change the serving size at the top of the recipe card and it will convert the ingredients list for you.