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.
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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 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.
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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! 🙂
Used canned corn, was fabulous. Very tasty and easy to make. Coriander is one of the stars of the salad I think.
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I’ve made this salad many times and loved it! My question is, if needing to prepare the night before would you recommend making everything and just waiting on the avocado? Or would you recommend keeping all the veggies separated into bowls and tossing everything last minute. I especially want to get the corn cooked and off the cob the night before, but would also love to have as much of the salad ready to go as possible since I’ll be short on time. Thanks!
Hi Carey! I had our leftovers in the fridge for 2 days, and it was as good as the first day. The lime juice in this recipe helps to prevent browning but over time they still turn brown. It might be fine to make it ahead but adding the avocado last minute is simple and a great idea.
This was excellent. I served it with various veggie burgers, and smooshed, crispy roast red baby potatoes for Labor Day. We had 8 people total so for the corn salad I increased the corn, onion, avocado, cilantro, olive oil & lime, and S&P. I left the amount of tomato at the single recipe portion as not all guests are tomato fans. The salad was still great! A hit with everyone.
Yum! That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Lisa!
I make this with a bag of frozen fire roasted sweet corn. It comes out delish!!
Sounds amazing! 🙂
This is very yummy! I would never cook my corn 15 minutes. It tastes much fresher if you only simmer it 5 minutes. It’s overcooked at 15 minutes.
Thanks for the comments and feedback, Melanie.
I had fresh corn and cherry tomatoes from my garden and decided to try your recipe. I love to try new recipes, usually with mixed results, but both my husband and I loved this recipe! He even said we should serve it when we have friends over for game night!
I didn’t grill the corn…just cooked it and cut it from the cob. Still very tasty! Thanks for a great recipe!
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Mary!
Absolutely fabulous with great summer flavors! Sharing recipe with family and friends and directing them to your site. Love your recipes and so glad you have nutrition shown.
Aww, that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing our recipes with them, Glendel! I’m so glad you’re all enjoying them!
Made this tonight and the entire fam loved it. Leftovers tomorrow will be even better I bet!! Thank you so much
You’re very welcome! So glad it was enjoyed. 🙂
Second time making this salad. Great both times ! Did add a little more avocado second time around. Goes with everything ! Tonight … STL pork steaks !
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us, Kit!
Fabulous and easy, beautiful presentation with lots of color! Family favorite!
Good to hear that, Kyle!
I’m sorry but I have a question – I am taking this amazing looking salad to a pot luck dinner. Will the avocado turn brown if I add it before I go or should I add it when I get there?
I love your recipes, Natasha, so please help with my question. The stuffed mushrooms are to die for! Thank you so much
Hi Patty! The lime juice in this recipe helps to prevent browning but overtime they still turn brown. Depending on how far in advance you are making this salad, it might be fine to make it ahead and take it but adding the avocado last minute is simple and a great idea.
Natasha, I made your avocado corn salad for dinner tonight with two substitutions. I didn’t have limes or cilantro so I used lemon juice and some chopped arugula. The flavor profile was different but my husband and I enjoyed it a lot. I look forward to making it again with the lime and cilantro. Thank you again for another delicious recipe.
That’s wonderful! So glad it was enjoyed, thank you for sharing your experiment with the recipe. 🙂
This is a delicious salad!!! I used home grown tomatoes (we have an abundance) and the only other things I did differently was that I barely “warmed” my corn in a skillet so that it was crunchy, and I didn’t have a fresh lime so I used fresh lemon squeezed over it. Thanks for such great recipes!!! This is definitely one of my favorites.
Hi Karen, thank you for your good comments and feedback. I hope you’ll enjoy all the recipes that you will try!
My husband hates cilantro! Can another herb be substituted for the cilantro? Dill or parsley?
Yes, that would be fine. Either of those would be great.
This salad is absolutely delicious! I made it exactly as written. My husband and I gobbled it up! Thanks Natasha for another fantastic recipe. I’ll be making this all summer!
So glad to hear that, Joan! Thank you for the review.
I made this today to go with my yummy black bean burgers and Oh My Goodness!! This is an amazing salad!! The flavor is just outstanding! My hubby kept telling me what a fresh and delicious flavor it had. To be honest, with so few ingredients, I didn’t have high hopes for a lot of flavor but WOW! Amazing flavor! We were gobbling up every bit! As long as fresh corn on the cob is being sold in New Hampshire this summer, this salad will be on our table once a week! Thank you so much Natasha for another winner! Your recipes are truly wonderful.
Hi Joan! I’m so glad you loved it. Thank you for the wonderful review. 🙂
This sounds delicious, BUT I hate cilantro! What would be a good substitute? Thanks.
Hi Amy, you could use dill or chives, or just leave it out and it will still taste great.
Ran across this recipe and decided to add it to my July 4th menu. Wow! We enjoyed this salad so much that I’m making it again for my church’s cookout this coming Sunday. Can’t wait to share it with other church members!
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Sylvia! I hope it’s a hit with your church members! Thank you for sharing!
This was really, really good! Would absolutely make it again!
I love to hear that, Vicki! Thank you for your great feedback!