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! 🙂
I really like this recipe but the only thing i hate is it has tomato. Other than tomato its really a great recipe to have.
Thank you for sharing that with me!
I made a mini batch of this tonight to test it for a party I’m having in a few days. This is delicious and I’ll be making the recipe as it is. I am using a combination of regular frozen corn and frozen roasted corn from Trader Joe’s.
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review!
Delicious. Thank you for the recipe. And for all the other ones. They make me really happy!
Avocado Always my Fav!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that Melissa! We love avocados around here!
Natasha,
I have never RAVED about a salad in my entire life, but I can’t say enough about how much I loved this! The sweetness of the corn, with the perfect lime dressing is just so delicious. I think I’ll be living on this all summer. I won’t change a thing. Thank you so much for this recipe.
Bonnie
That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review Bonnie!
I added black beans and used frozen organic corn. Yummy!! Thank you for a quick and healthy meal or side idea!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it Hilary!
Simple but brilliiant, and of course delicious. This salad is summer to me.
We love this salad during the summer! Thank you for sharing that awesome review with us Kristin!
Loving the ideal you aren’t using any heavy salad dressing that makes it soggy this is for sure a keeper we love olives so we added Kalamata ones, either way, this is an awesome salad for a lazy hot day for supper
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review!
Made this for a side for dinner tonight and it is a keeper . Once again your recipes do not disappoint ❣️
Sounds like you found another favorite! Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Sherie!
Hi Natasha, I’ve been looking at different corn salad recipes and this one is exactly what I’ve been searching for. Can’t wait to make it on the 4th of July. One question..if I make it a day ahead, would you suggest adding the avocado later, or do you think it would be OK overnight because of the lime? Thanks!
Hi Rose, this recipe always goes fast so I haven’t tested that stored but it should work & the lime will help the avocado! I hope you love this recipe!
I made it for a potluck last night. The only reason it wasn’t all eaten was someone else made the same salad. I slice the avocados directly into the lime juice and salt to ensure they won’t darken. But avocados always lose something after slicing, it would be better to add them shortly before serving.
It is a popular one! Thank you so much for sharing that with us!
Very nice salad! I used garden fresh tomatoes – yum. My husband doesn’t like cilantro much so I cut it back a little. It tastes so delicious!
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review!
Can you make ahead and serve cold? How warm should the corn be?
We serve it cold.
Delicious!!! This salad was so easy to make but so good. Great for a vegan diet too. Loved it.
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review, Barbara!
Could I leave out the garlic? Maybe add black beans. Love your recipes.
Hi Beth, I think that would still work to omit the garlic (although I think it does add great flavor) and adding black beans would be a nice touch. What you are describing reminds me of our cowboy caviar!
This recipe looks like such a great combo of summer flavors. I also like that it sounds like you can serve it room temp or even chill it to serve at a picnic. Can’t wait to try it!
I hope you love this recipe Scarlet!
How far ahead of time can I make this salad?
Hi Ruthann, 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!
How much should I make to serve 50 people?
Hi Holly, we have a normal side salad serving size in the recipe card towards the bottom of the post, and if you click on it, you can scale the recipe (just be aware it doesn’t scale in the instructions, just the ingredients list), but it really depends on whether or not other sides or salads will be served so do keep that in consideration. If you had a variety of sides and salads, you could stretch this salad to 10 servings probably.
second time making it in 2 weeks. I’m addicted ! I add a splash of apple cider vinegar ! Yummy
That’s so awesome Dawn! Thank you for sharing that with me!
Hi Natasha, I made this corn salad yesterday for an early father’s day lunch. I had to use frozen corn, store was out of fresh. I roasted about three cups of frozen corn in the oven for about 20 minutes, just to dry it a little bit, then I added the rest of the ingredients. My family loved this, said it’s a keeper! We will be celebrating a great grandchild’s birthday in a couple of weeks and this corn salad will definitely be on the menu.
That’s the best! I’m so happy the entire family enjoyed that Lorraine! Happy birthday to your grandchild!
It looks so yummy. Can you post information about where to buy the garlic and lime tools you used in your demonstration video?
Hi Kim, we link most items in our recipe description or they can be found in our shop here.
The only problem with this…..was that there wasn’t enough! Big hit!
Sounds like you found a new favorite! Thank you for sharing that awesome review with me Marion!
How far in advance of eating can this be prepared? I’d like to take it to a party during Memorial Day weekend but don’t want it to get soggy.
Hi Nan, we enjoy it fresh however this salad contains lime which will preserve the avocado for a bit longer allowing the avocado to stay green.
I had my grandson and his girfriend help me make this for our Easter BBQ dinner.-It was the BOMB!!! Everyone loved it! You are my go to gal for recipe’s!!!
Aww that’s the best Fred! Thank you for sharing that with me!