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 amazing fresh flavor. This is a crowd pleasing fresh corn salad that always dissapears fast!
Perfect for summer parties and BBQ’s! I have to warn you though – the video below may elicit major cravings ;).
Avocado Corn Salad Recipe
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 to 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: we 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. Click for grilled corn recipe.
- 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 is ok, 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.
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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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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Hey Natasha,
Our family is starting a new chapter in our life by going vegetarian. Could you please make more recipes that are for vegetarians? That would be such a blessing to me because I love your videos.
Hi Polina! Thank you for sharing that with us. We do have Vegetarian archives you can look into here. 🙂 Many of our recipes have comments from others noting how they have made it vegetarian-friendly as well 🙂 Thank you for the great review. Best wishes!
Just made this recipe and looks delicious! Will let the salad marinate! It taste good already too!!
That’s so great! Thank you for the wonderful review!
Hi, just wondering how much frozen corn to use in place of fresh? I want to add this to our Thanksgiving dinner menu, 🙂 . (also, when a cake recipe calls for regular flour, is it supposed to be sifted before or after measuring it or simply not sifted at all? Sounds like a silly question but …?) Thank you for all your recipes, you’re my favorite go to cooking wizard 🙂 !
Hi Marcie, Yes! When corn is out of season, it is ok to use frozen corn. Canned corn is ok, 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. The same amount should work fine.
This was excellent!,, I did add some red pepper for some more pop of color, Next time I want to add some jalapeno pepper too think it would be a great addition.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that Jeff!
Natasha I was wondering the same thing, where I live fresh corn is out of season and I was going to use frozen corn but how much is the same amount? How much corn is on 3 ears of corn in cups? I’m going to make this this weekend! It looks so good!
Hi Julie, Yes! When corn is out of season, it is ok to use frozen corn. Canned corn is ok, 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. The same amount should work fine. Depending on the size of the ear it should be about 3/4 cups per.
Thank you Natasha! Can’t wait to make it for our dinner party on the weekend!
You’re welcome! Enjoy!
I used one, family size package of Birds Eye frozen steam-ables corn and the proportions seemed to be spot on based on the video and photos. After cooking the corn in the microwave per the instructions, I “grilled” it in a cast iron skillet to give it the roasted flavor (use a little olive oil to prevent sticking). The salad was incredible; I could have eaten the whole bowl!
That’s so great! Thank you for sharing that with us!
Fabulous recipe. Don’t like cilantro? Add a tiny pinch of cumin or leave cilantro out altogether. It’s an acquired taste. Another note. If making ahead, leave out the onions but rinse them-it removes some of the allium that gets strong when exposed to air (which is actually healthier). Cilantro gets bitter as well so toss them in upon serving. Wanna make it even more Mexican? Throw in a can of rinsed and drained black beans.
Thank you for sharing that with us Dave! I will have to try that!
This recipe is absolutely amazing. Thank you so much for sharing!!! Can’t wait to make more for future parties!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the wonderful review!
I too dislike Cilanto, has anyone used anything else and how did it work for you?
Several of our readers have substituted this with fresh parsley instead and love it!
This looks yummy!! I thought about adding some chicken. What do you think?
Hi Maribel, I bet you would love our chicken avocado salad.
Can you use canned corn? And if you have, how did you do it?
Hi Cynthia, you can use well drained corn and just add it into the salad. Fresh has the best flavor, but canned will work when it’s not in season. You can also use frozen (prepare it according to package instructions then cool and add to salad).
This is a wonderfully delicious, fresh recipe.
Isn’t it great! Thank you for the great review, Jane!
Made this salad and it did not disappoint. Just for fun, flavor and color, I added a sliced/diced yellow bell pepper. Outstanding!
Hi Natalie! I’m so happy you enjoyed this! That sounds like a great addition. Thank you for sharing that with us.
I made this last weekend for a family get-together and it was big hit! I substituted fresh parsley for the cilantro (not a fan) and it worked just fine I also added fresh diced and seeded cucumbers just for more crunch even my picky husband loved it! I will be making this again!!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that, Sheila! Thank you for sharing this with me
Hate cilantro, what can I substitute?
Hi Deborah! Basil or parsley may work.
I made this salad today! Very fresh and tasty!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that Elizabeth!
This salad is amazing! I’ve never used grilled corn in salads before and I believe I missed a lot because of that… It gives a great fresh taste to the salad and it is perfect to accompany any either fish or meat meal. I just eat it by itself and love it this way, too! 🙂 Thank you, Natasha!
Isn’t it amazing Irina! Thank you for the wonderful review!
Delicious! This recipe is a keeper!
I’m so happy you discovered out blog! Thank you for the great review!
Natasha, you are the best cook online! You never disappoint!!!
I made this for lunch and I’m one happy camper…
Thank you so much for sharing all
your wonderful recipes.
You’re so welcome Darlene! I’m happy you enjoyed this recipe! I love it also!
The recipe on corn salad is looking very delicious, I am definitely going to try this at home. Thanks for sharing this informative post.
It is my pleasure! Thank you for the wonderful review, Natasha! Hey great name! 🙂
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Thank you
This salad is delish! Made this last night.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
This looks delicious! When I make fresh corn salads I usually don’t cook the corn-would that work for this recipe? I like the crunch the uncooked corn gives a dish
I don’t see why not if that’s how you like it! Let me know if you experiment!
I’ve never baked corn in the oven before. Has anyone had good luck with it? I don’t feel like going the grilling route this time.
Hi Sarah, you can place the husks directly on the center oven rack and bake at 350˚F for 30 minutes. No need to soak the corn. 🙂
I am making this salad for a picnic tomorrow and did the corn in the oven. This was the easiest way by far. My grandson come into the house and said he smelled corn and had to have a piece. Luckily I baked extra.
I’m so happy you all liked it! It is pretty easy to make!
LOVED this salad! I’ll be making this one again! Thank you for another great recipe Natasha!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that Leslie! Thank you for the wonderful review.
Will this keep or does the avocado get really brown if not served quickly? Thanks
Hi Missy. This salad contains lemon which will preserve the avocado for a bit longer allowing the avocado to stay green.
Hi Natasha, I don’t see lemon listed. Am I missing it? I too was concerned that the avocado would turn brown if I make the salad in the morning. Thank you.
Hi Joan. We have lime listed 🙂 2 to 3 Tbsp lime juice from 1 to 2 limes. I hope this helps
Hi Natasha just want to know if you brush the Spanish” corn butter sauce on corn before you add it to the yummy salad?
Hi Elbie, when making the corn for the salad, I do not brush with the flavored butter since the salad dressing provides plenty of flavor 🙂
This is a wonderful salad. Summer is great for one plate meals, so put it in the middle of the platter surrounded by Italian sausages and grilled peaches the first time and with sausages and grilled plumbs the 2nd time. Have also done the same with the tomato and avacado salad that you posted earlier (which has become our favourite)
Hi Bill! Those ideas sound so yummy! Thanks for sharing and I am so glad you are enjoying our recipes!
Hi! Do you mix the ingredients for dressing or just add them one at the time? I’ve made the Avocado Srimp salad twice and it was fantastic. Thank you!
Hi Anda! Great question. We put the ingredients in one at the time no need to mix them together before hand.
Oh my gosh this is delicious and you are so right about the garlic. I forgot the cilantro, so it was missing some color. I am not a big fan of cilantro and might substitute basil or parsley, but first i am gong to try the cilantro. We cooked our corn in the microwave, i can imagine that grilled corn would knock it out of the ballpark!
I’m so happy you loved it!!! YAY!! Thank you for the amazing review 🙂
How do you cook your corn in the microwave? Sounds good.
Here’s how I do it: leave husks on and cook on high for 5-6 minutes per ear. Silicone hot mitts or half mitts really help with the rest. Use a hefty knife to cut thru corn, husk and all, about an inch from the stem end. Then grab the top end of the ear and slide the corn out. Usually it comes out perfectly clean.
Thank you for sharing that with us Jennifer!
Natasha, you truly are THE MASTER of fresh, flavorful and healthy salads! All ingredients pair perfectly together. YUM! I can eat this all summer long.
Wow! Thank you so much for your kind words and wonderful review, Tania!
That salad looks so goood!!!. Totally going to try it out. And Can I use lemon instead of lime?
Hi Julie, yes! That will still work great. We used lemon in our chicken avocado salad as well as our cucumber tomato avocado salad it works very well.
Just wondering….where did your For Bloggers page go? Thanks!:)
Hi Denae, I moved the link to the bottom of the blog in the footer. Look for the link titled “Start A Blog” 🙂