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! 🙂
3ears of corn is not enough for a 5-6 servings in my opinion. Dressing is enough for the 5 ears
I used. Dressing is so so very good!
Thank you for sharing that feedback with us Menger! I’m happy you enjoyed that!
Do you have a Cookbook? I live do many of your recipes, but would love to have a book rather than on my phone. (I’m 71 and not tech savvy)
Hello Donna, I am currently working on it. It’s taking me a while to complete it but I’ll definitely share it with you all when it’s ready.
This salad is a home run! I’ve made it several times now and just ran to the store for the ingredients as I’ve got a craving for it yet again. Thanks for the amazingly simple and delicious recipe.
You’re welcome, Joshua! Isn’t it simply amazing! We absolutely love this recipe also!
Can I put the avocado in and will it keep from turning brown? I making it in the morning and eating that evening. Thank!!
Hi Beth, If the avocado has dressing on it it will be fine. If serving separately I recommend spraying some lemon juice over it to protect it.
Like Beth, I will be making mine in the morning and serving it in the evening. Can I wait to add the avocado and dressing right before I serve it?
Hi Yvonne, yes that would work well.
This is absolutely delicious!
Thank you, Pam!
This was so good I kept adding leftover things from the fridge to it. Also, my husband has trouble with onions, but can have onion powder and chives, so I subbed that. (I know, those people that substitute and then rate things!) But it was still awesome. Also had some leftover cilantro lime riced cauliflower in the fridge and tossed that in, too. So yummy!
I am so happy to know that you and your husband enjoyed this salad! Thanks for your awesome review.
do you know how many days this is good for?
Hi Kate, I had our left overs in the fridge for 2 days and it was as good as the first day.
My whole family loved this salad so refreshing. so easy to follow your directions! i am so glad i have found you! You have not disappointed us yet! you give me inspiration to break the every day rut!Thank you!
You’re welcome, Michelle! Thank you for this lovely comment!
Love this recipe. I am a vegetarian and this is a tasty addition to my healthy meals. I added Italian seasoning to the vinaigrette for the extra flavor.
Yum! Great idea! Thank you for that feedback Kim!
This was a great recipe! I’ve been looking for healthy lunches/side dishes, and everything in here is wonderful. Nice to have something new to bring to the table.
It is fresh and colorful too! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe Cathy!
This is a beautiful and satisfying salad; especially perfect for the hot summer! Your site is beautiful also, with the stunning pictures! Your borscht recipe with meat is my all time favorite, but so many more are excellent as well! Thank you, Natasha for this site! If you ever write a book with all these recipes, I would be the first to buy it, to have everything in one convenient place!
You’re so nice! Thank you for this thoughtful feedback Joyce! I’m so happy you’re enjoying our recipes! We do have a book in the works, stay tuned!
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.
You’re welcome, Bobbie! I’m so happy you’re enjoying our recipes! You can find all of our favorite tools on our Blog Shop and on our Amazon Shop.
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!
You are very welcome, thank you so much for your appreciation. It means so much to us!
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.