Ingredients
– 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears of corn or 1 can of corn)
– 1 large ripe avocado, diced
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cup cucumber, diced
– 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
– 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
– 1 lime, juiced
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
Instructions
Creating a delicious Corn Salad with Avocado is straightforward. Follow these steps for the perfect blend of flavors:
1. Prepare Corn: If using fresh corn, boil the ears in salted water for about 3-5 minutes. Then, cool and remove the kernels. If using canned corn, drain and rinse well.
2. Chop Vegetables: Dice the avocado, cucumber, and red onion. Halve the cherry tomatoes and chop the cilantro.
3. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn, avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.
4. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and chili powder if you prefer a kick.
5. Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients without mashing the avocado.
6. Taste and Adjust: Taste the salad and add more salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed to suit your flavor preferences.
7. Serve Immediately: Enjoy your salad fresh, or chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for a cooler option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 4g