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Summer Corn Salad

Refreshing Summer Corn Salad for Your Next Backyard BBQ

Enjoy a vibrant Summer Corn Salad bursting with sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado—perfect for any summer gathering!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 ears Fresh Corn Kernels Or substitute with frozen corn, thawed and drained
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1 medium Red Onion Soaked in ice water to mellow flavor
  • 2 medium Avocado Firm and diced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Or substitute with parsley
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Or mild oil like avocado oil
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Or optional red pepper flakes

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Pot
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the corn by shucking fresh corn ears or thaw frozen corn. Boil or grill until tender, then cool and cut kernels off.
  2. Chop the vegetables by combining corn, cherry tomatoes, and red onion in a large bowl. Soak onion in ice water if desired.
  3. Make the dressing by whisking lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a smaller bowl.
  4. Combine salad and dressing by pouring the dressing over the corn mixture and gently tossing.
  5. Chill and serve by covering the bowl and chilling for 30 minutes, then top with diced avocado before serving.
  6. Final touches: Serve immediately or chilled, adding extra toppings if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 180mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use the freshest ingredients for the best flavor and avoid freezing the salad for optimal texture.

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