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! 🙂
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!
Hello Tomasan, you can check out the kitchen tools that I use here in our Amazon Page.
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 !
Thank you so much for sharing your good experience with us, Vanessa. You can check the kitchen tools that I use here in our Amazon Page.
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
You’re welcome, Bea. Thank you for giving my recipes a try!
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 ♥️
You are very welcome, Linda. Thanks for your wonderful feedback!
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!