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 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! 🙂
The best salad ever!!!! You can really use and ingredients you have in your kitchen with the corn and avocado. We have eaten this all week!
Hi Liz! We love this salad and have been eating it all summer! Glad you love the recipe.
I plan on making this salad for a girlfriend luncheon. How many people does it serve?
Hi Betty! The number of servings is listed in the recipe card. This serves 6 (as a side salad). You can increase or decrease the number of servings and it will convert the ingredient list for you.
I think I may have commented before but if not, I made this for a luncheon party and it was very good. I used less corn because I thought there was too much and despite my best efforts at ripening the avocados – they were still hard after 4 days in a paper bag with bananas. I think with proper ripe avocados this would be even better.
Haven’t made it yet, but it’s screaming for black beans.
Those would be a great addition! You may also like the cowboy caviar recipe.
I made this for July 4 and it did not disappoint! It is so fresh and delicious cooked my corn in mt new air fryer. I had numerous compliments. Thank You Natasha!
You’re very welcome, Peggy! I’m so glad it was enjoyed!
Hello, can this be made the day before? Can’t wait to try it.
Hi Diana, that will work. 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 is now my annual 4th of July salad. Everyone loves it! It’s colorful, festive and so easy. Thank you!!
You’re welcome, Cathy! So glad it’s become a favorite!
Recently had your Avocado Corn Salad at a party and had to have the recipe! It was delicious. I made it for a Father’s Day dinner and everyone loved it. Its quick and easy to put together. Plus have the ingredients. Will be making it a lot this summer.
That’s wonderful, Fran! I’m so glad you love the recipe. Enjoy!
I bookmarked this recipe quite a while back but just tried it today for the first time. This is a keeper. Everyone loved it and it is so easy! Thank you for a great recipe.
I’m so glad that you loved our recipe, Carly!
I just made this and it’s seriously delicious! It was super easy to make and went great with grilled chicken!
I’m so glad you loved it, Bethany!
Another hit from Natasha’s Kitchen – one of my go-to recipe blogs. Fast and very tasty – was popular with the entire family.
Thank you for the wonderful feedback. I’m so glad it was a hit with the family!
This is my favorite salad. Sometimes I toss in a cup or so of rotisserie chicken and have this filling, delicious salad for dinner for a couple of days. So good. No bought dressing because this one is perfect.
I love most of your recipes.
Thank you, Joyce! I’m so glad you are loving the recipes!
Delicious! Made it for a a second time for a BBQ today. This is now permanently on my roster! Thank you.
That’s amazing, Toni! I’m so glad you loved it.
I used sweet summer corn and didn’t cook it (missed that part of the instructions!) — no need, it was delish!
I make this multiple times every summer. Everyone I make it for loves it. It is so good. Thank you for sharing!
That’s great, Natalie! So glad to hear that.
I found it easier to shuck the corn before cooking it. Otherwise the recipe is delightful. LOL
This has become my family’s absolute favourite summer salad. As soon as avocado season hits, we are buying in bulk and making this salad every night. Love it! Thanks Natasha <3
That’s wonderful! I can eat bowlfuls of this salad!
We just made this salad today and everyone loves it! Thank you so much for sharing. We will make it again.
You’re very welcome! I’m glad it was enjoyed. 🙂
Thank you, Natasha, for this wonderful recipe! We had cherry tomatoes, avocados, three ears of corn and cilantro that we had to use up, and wow! This was perfect. We love it!
Hi Fil! You’re very welcome. I’m glad you loved it.
WOW Natasha! This is my new “show off” salad! Absolutely DELICIOUS combination of flavours, textures – and colours. The added zing of the lime and coriander is soooooo GOOD!
Thank you for this recipe 🙂
You’re very welcome, Lou! I’m so glad you love the recipe. Thank you for the feedback.