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! 🙂
Made it for Easter and it was a hit!
That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review
I just made the for lunch. I definetey will be making this again! So good!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Michelle! Thank you for the wonderful review!
Could I add shrimp to this salad?
Hi Wendy! I haven’t tested that but I think that could work!
Well we did it and was very very good.Have made it a few times without shrimp loved it..thanks.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
This dish looks SO deliciously good. I wish I could eat that right now!
I hope you get to thry that soon, Maggie! Thank you for that awesome review!
Can I use Parsley or Basil instead of Cilantro for the seasoning? Do not like Cilantro.
Some basil or parsley will do the trick, Kathy! 🙂
Another great recipe. My family asking when I will be making it again. Flavorful and just plain delicious!!!!
I’m so happy you all enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
So bright and fun looking. Thanks for this. I’m so excited about making this. I might add some feta cheese to it. Btw, how long could I keep this in the fridge for? I like to meal prep. Would this last for at least 5 days?
Hi Joy! I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe! Our salad hasn’t lasted more than a day or so so I haven’t tested storing it for that long. It should last a couple of days for sure!
This salad is delicious! I had to make myself stop eating it. 🤤
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!
I really dont care for cilantro. What other herbs might you use?
Hi Robin, some basil or parsley will do the trick!
I always love salad this one look more delicious and it is tough to wait for this! Thank you, Now I can make it for me.
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review!
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!
How Many servings does this make? how much (1/2 cup?) is a serving?
Hi Glinda, this recipe makes for 6 servings. I didn’t measure it by volume, however.
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 ear of corn.
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!
Thanks for the tip to make the frozen corn taste grilled. Can’t wait to try this. Might add a little garlic powder to the dressing, because – garlic!
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.