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! 🙂
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.