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 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
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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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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Given these trying times, this summer salad brings me a bit of happiness and a smile for everyone who sitting at our table. You are more than an amazing cook!
You’re so nice! Thank you for that wonderful compliment and review Kristin!
I have made a few of your recipes, the Italian pasta salad. My family loved it, no left overs. The cowboy caviar very good, but next time I’m going to change it up and add grilled chicken chopped up. Tonight I’m making your chicken fried rice. Last time I made it they loved it. Doubling the recipe to send for lunches. Thank you for being a good teacher and so funny. I wanted to know where you get your pots and pans and the tools you use.
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Hi Natasha, can you sub half of the lime with lemon? I have only one lime and one lemon. Thanks!
That should work too.
Omg your recipes never disappoint. This was SO good. Who knew something so simple could be SO full of flavor? Love it.
Super! Thank you, Melissa, for your great feedback.
Made the recipe with an extra ear of corn, a quarter red onion, one avocado and quartered cherry tomatoes. I made the dressing using a little extra lime juice and the remainder of ingredients. I don’t like cilantro so I omitted it. The recipe was exceptional and we really loved it!!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
Yum, yum, yum, summer in a bowl, loved it.
Isn’t it the best! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe Mary!
Natasha,
I wanted to sincerely thank you for these awesome FREE recipes and videos. You make cooking a lot easier for those who are new at it. Your sweet, upbeat, and kind personality really shines!
Thank you!
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I am going to make the corn an avocado recipe. I love all the summer fresh vegetables without cooking you make it look so easy I’ll be baking tortilla recipes tomorrow I’ll be making salads tomorrow. thank you so much
You’re welcome, Patricia! I hope you love this recipe!
Love this salad! I’ve made it multiple times for parties and it’s always a hit. My only suggestion is to add avocado last – I find that when I add the sauce, by the time I have mixed the salad together to coat it, the avocado gets too mashed up. I’ve also made this salad a day ahead of time and then I would wait to add avocado until the day of. It is absolutely amazing and always makes me look like a star at parties!
Hi and thank you for the wonderful review and suggestion. I agree – especially if the avocado is very ripe.
Natasha, I love your energy in your cooking videos. This salad!!!!
Delicious! I literally ate the entire bowl by myself in one day as my hubby hates avacados. More for me! Thanks for sharing.
Yes, more for you indeed! I am so happy to know that you loved this salad.
Hey Natasha when are you going to publish a cook book?
Hi Megan, stay tuned, we’re currently working on a book.
You added the nutritional value…….wow! Merci.
Love this recipe! I add a can of black beans and some cooked frozen shrimp thawed…from Costco. I’ve been making this weekly since I discovered the recipe. It a perfect meal during the hot summer months. Great flavors and very healthy!
How creative!!! I’m adding the shrimp for protein to turn it into more of a complete meal. Thanks.
Excellent. Liked by the entire family.
That’s just awesome Rich! Thank you for that great review!
Natasha, I made the avocado corn recipe last night. I did not have regular olive oil so I used organic basil olive oil. Very tasty. Served it with your cilantro lime grilled chicken. So pretty and yummy.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
Made this delicious salad last night. Loved it and bringing it to my daughters bbq this weekend. Thanks again for your great recipes
I’m glad you loved this salad, I hope your family will enjoy it too!
We loved this so much! My husband isn’t a big tomato or avocado fan but he loved it as much as I did and wants to have it again tomorrow night! So good, and so quick and easy!
So wonderful to read your comments and feedback. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us!
Oh, Natasha! How did you think to put these flavors together?! It’s like an explosion of summer! So fresh and delicious! It’s my new favorite and the “taste test” was way more than just one bite!! 🙂
What an awesome feedback. Thank you so much for sharing that with us, Lauri!
Hi, Some of my children are allergic to citrus, including lemon and lime. Any suggestions on a different dressing? And if using frozen corn (the organic corn at Costco is delicious), would you just defrost, or under cook?
HI Liz, you could try using your favorite Italian dressing. That would work well also.
This is a family favorite. We have a BBQ coming up and I was wondering if it can be made in advance or does the avocado turn color?
Hi Kym, 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 though!
My experience with avocado not turning color is it doesn’t happen when lemon is added.
Do you have a recipe for Chow Chow? I have been looking for one that is easy and somewhat like what my husband grandmother use to make. Nobody kept her recipe, so sad.
Hi Maria, I do not at this time but thank you for that suggestion! I will add that to the list!
I finally bit the bullet and made this, my husband can be picky. But OMG! this is so good! He loves it and I cannot stop eating it.
That’s so great! I’m so glad you enjoyed that!
Hi Natasha. Thank you so much for the great recipes. I made the avocado corn salad and its so good. My husband and my son loved it.
I am so happy to know that. Thanks for sharing!
If the portion is too big, can we keep it in the fridge for a few days?
Hi Monique, 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!
I had our left overs in the fridge for 2 days and it was as good as the first day
Thank you so much for sharing that Cher! That is helpful!
O.M.YUM!!! Made this for the 4th of July. Family LOVED it. Since nobody in my family likes cilantro, I did substitute flat leaf parsley. Will defiantly make again! And again! If I could give more than 5 stars, I would!!!
Thank you so much for sharing that with us, Ericka. So happy to hear that everyone in your family enjoyed this salad!
Natasha, I will be taking this salad to a family reunion barbecue this weekend. Want to double recipe. Is there anything I should cut back on or add more of? Thanks, Becky. PS, I have made many of your recipes and loved them all. So. Glad to know you can teach an old dog new tricks. (72yo) lol!
Hi Becky! I would double all the ingredients. Several of our readers have doubled this successfully!
This was one of the best salads I have ever tried. The salad is fresh tasting and can go with anything. I am new to your site, but want to thank you for putting together recipes that are simple to follow, taste amazing and do not cost a fortune to make.
I love it! Thank you so much for your great comments and feedback, Nicole. We appreciate it!
DELICIOUS! This salad is a winner! I made this for 4th of July. It is very easy to make and is so light! This will definitely be a go-to for me.
Sounds like you found a new favorite Cassandra That’s so great! Thank you for that wonderful review!
This is now my GO-TO recipe for summer outings! I’ve made it at least five times in the past month and tastes even better the next day. Thank you for all your wonderful recipes.
That’s just awesome! Thank you for the wonderful review Dee!
Your salad was recommended by a fellow fan from a food group. This looks really delicious. I simply love avocados and corn. will definitely try it out soon.
So happy to have you here! I hope you love each recipe that you will try, Patricia.
So good and fresh! Adding this to my regular summer salad menu.
That’s just awesome Judy! Thank you for that great review!
Hi Natasha – do you think this salad would keep in the fridge for a couple days after making? Excited to try it!
Hi Shannon, I have had leftovers keep well, but the color is the most vibrant and tomatoes are the freshest when they are enjoyed the same day it is made. Make sure not to add salt until you are ready to serve.
Would it effect the taste too much if I prepared this the night before and add the avocado before serving?
Hi Joanne, That will work great!
I have made so many of your recipes. they are amazing. Looking forward to making this! I am not the biggest fan of cilantro. is there anything else that would work instead?
Hi Kayla, you could try adding fresh parsley to taste. I think fresh dill would taste great also in place of cilantro.
Is it okay to substitute lemon for lime?
Hi Grace, yes, both lemon or lime juice would work well.
My first review. I just made your corn/avacado salad, for Canad Day celebration. I was so excited to use my garden cilantro. The taste test is YUM! I’ll be making this a lot this summer! Thank you!
Sounds like you found a new favorite Cheryl! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe!
I’ve been wanting to make this for awhile and made it today. It is very yummy but I’m not a fan of cilantro. Is there something I can substitute the cilantro with? Otherwise I can’t stop eating it.
Hello Sue, you can try if you will like parsley or basil.
Basil sounds perfect. Thanks!
i used fresh dill and it was great.. I substituted garlic salt for the fresh garlic
Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
Made the Avocado Corn Salad for a family gathering last w/e. Doubled the recipe (made for 10 guests only. Was a big hit with people asking for the recipe. Very little leftover. I did add 1/2 can of drained & washed black beans. I have never bbq’d my corn in the husks. So easy & so tasty. Will definitely make this again.
Yay that is awesome! I am so glad that everyone enjoyed this salad. Thanks for sharing!
Great easy side dish to any grilled meal. Tonight with left over grilled butterflied leg of lamb.
Totally agree, this is a great side dish to anything grilled. Yum!
This recipe is simple and amazing! Great easy side to make to complement grilled chicken or salmon.
It sure is Chris! Thank you for sharing that wonderful review with us!
I’ve made this several times now. Absolutely love it with tacos, tortilla or pita chips, or just a fresh side salad. Having it tonight with some Shrimp Fajitas.
Sounds like you have a new family favorite Debbie! That’s so great! Thank you for sharing that amazing review with us!
Such a yummy summer dish! My family loved it along with some grilled pork chops! This is one of my favorites! I do love corn and avocado so much though. Thanks for your great recipes. You’re fun to watch too.
Thank you for that wonderful compliment! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe Jaimie!
Can you send me a link for the vegetable scoop you use during vege prep. Thank you!
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Delicious! Added some shrimp and Old Bay seasoning and it was even more amazing. Can be served as a side dish or with pita/tortilla chips.
Yum! Great idea! Thank you for sharing that with me!
I made this for myself and my husband and I have to say, it’s amazing!
I was wondering where you got the knife at 0:28 in your video! It looks perfect for cutting and I have to have one !
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can u substitute the avocado for another veggie as i’m not a fan of avaocado?
That could work. The Avocado is the main ingredient here so I worry a substitution may not have the same effect.
This was so easy to make and it was fabulous!! It went perfect with Sunday dinner of bbq ribs, Brown rice, corn on the cob, peach cobbler and iced tea. Everyone loved it!
Thanks for sharing ❤️
So glad you enjoyed this recipe. Thank you so much for your good comments and feedback!
Love your recipes. They are delicious, simple and easy to make.
Thank you for sharing them.
Bea
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Thank You for sharing your wonderful recipes with us!
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Love your recipes! Everything is so delicious and easy to make! Thank you ♥️
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Fantastic! I grilled corn and cut up tomatoes, onion and cilantro early in the day.I also mixed up dressing at the same time. I added a can of black beans and shrimp. Right before serving I added avocado, shrimp and dressing to my prepped ingredients. Gave a toss and it was so DELICIOUS! Loved it so much I already shared with a friend!
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite Randi!
Thank you so much for showing me this recipe! If I hadn’t been able to see the video I would not have made it. I did not know how to get the corn off the cob. I served this salad with enchiladas and my husband raved about it. The recipe came in my email and I couldn’t wait to try it. Thanks for the videos. It really helps people that want to cook but learn better by actually seeing.
You are so welcome Brenda. I’m so glad that was helpful!
Just made this..yum! It will be our summer go to. Easy & delicious. Thank you.
You’re welcome and so great to hear that!
This salad is full of simple and delicious flavors that blend together perfectly! One of my favorites!
Love it! I am so glad that you loved this salad recipe.
I have made this salad several times and LOVEIT! It’s easy, fast and beautiful.it is one of my favorites
So awesome to know that, Jan. Thank you for your wonderful feedback!
AMAZING!!!!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that!
Made this today and it was AMAZING!! I normally am not a fan of salads like this, but something told me to make it. I’m glad I did!! My husband almost ate the whole bowl!!! Thank you for this fantastic recipe n
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing that with me!
This looks incredible! I love avocado and corn. Such an easy dish to make too.
I’m so glad you enjoyed that Matt! Thank you for that great review!
This salad is screaming summer! It’s colorful and delicious!
It is so good! I hope you love this recipe.
I love watching your cooking videos
Aww that’s so great! Thank you for sharing that with me!
Thank you for all your yummy recepies I love watching your cooking videos
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Delicious salad! I had a few very ripe avocado’s that I needed to use up. Was planning to make guacomole until I saw this recipe. Used canned corn because that’s what I had on hand and it still turned out super yummy!
Sounds fantastic! Thanks for sharing that with us.
Absolutely delicious!! I love all your recipes have such a fresh taste- I love them all! This salad is totally addictive!
I’m so glad you enjoyed that Lindsey! Thank you for that great review.
I’ve made this before used black beans also. So delicious and fresh!
Hi Debby, thank you for your great review. I’m so glad you enjoyed this corn salad and black beans are a great add-in idea.
I just made a smaller version (as I live on my own) and added radish to mine, now in hindsight i wish I made a lot more.
Nice Steve, you can always do more next time! At least you already know that you love it.
This is yummy! Someone recommended your blog to me earlier today and it was too hot for a cooked dinner. It’s so simple to make, very refreshing and full of good things. Can hardly wait to see what it tastes like after it rests in the fridge for a while. Delicious!
Thanks for checking out my content Laurie. I hope you love this first recipe that you tried!
I made this it was delicious, and I did not cook the corn, corn is so juicy and delicious without cooking , especially in this fresh salad. I will do again
I’m so happy you liked that!
Ok, anyone tried this with a little crumbled bacon?
I think that would be delicious!
This was incredible. Added radishes and would have also added cooked green beans. Loved the avocado and also added a little of my secret dressing.
I’m so glad you enjoyed that Jeanine!
Made this today for lunch and added hard boiled eggs. OMG…so good and super healthy. Thank you!
Sounds like you had a yummy and healthy lunch! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Perfect salad! Fulfilling and delicious! Didn’t have cherry tomatoes so used tomatoes on the vine, and used frozen corn. Thank you again for another good recipe!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Mona!
Can I substitute other leafy salads then cilantro
Hi Sylvia, you could try adding fresh parsley to taste. I think fresh dill would taste great also in place of cilantro.
Made exactly as written, used fresh summer corn and cherry tomatoes from the garden. Amazing!! Definitely a keeper ????
That’s so great! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe!
Super yummy! My avo was a little too ripe so it didn’t look as great as yours. I’ll definitely make it again and then I’ll post a pic. Thanks for a great, simple, healthy recipe 😊
Sounds great! You can share photos of your creation on our Facebook page and group.
on your salads what is the portion size?
Hi Carola, depending on the salad. Most are 1 to 2 cups. I hope that helps.
I made this for a luncheon today. I put in too much lime, so I added honey to balance. It is as delicious! I will make this again!
I’m sp glad you found that fix Nancy! That’s so great!
This looks amazing. I can’t wait to make it. How much is a serving size. I count calories
Hi Darlene, this recipe serves 6 as a side. 1/6th of the recipe would be the serving size. I hope that helps.
Just made this delicious salad as a side tonight for dinner. Scrumptious! Added some champagne vinegar cuz my lime was kinda dry. Also used frozen corn kernels and added cucumbers and cilantro. I’ve been home on the range for 45 years and sometimes it gets boring doing the same old food even tho I love cooking, baking…food in general. Natasha’s Kitchen has brought new inspiration to me with yummy recipes and fun videos to watch. Thank you!
I’m so inspired reading your review. Thank you!
Made this 3 times and all love. I use red capsicum instead of tomatoes. Asking you if you think mint would work instead of the cilento?
Hi Sharna, I think mint might not meld well with the other flavors. I would suggest fresh dill or finely chopped parsley instead.
I loved this and so did my husband. Thank You
I’m so glad to hear it! Thank you for that awesome review!