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Avocado Corn Cilantro Salad


  • Author: Jennie Graham
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 2-3 hours of preparation. the lime juice helps preserve the avocados, but they're still best enjoyed fresh. consider serving 1x

Description

A fresh and vibrant salad combining creamy avocados, sweet corn, and zesty cilantro with a bright lime dressing. Perfect as a side dish or light meal.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups Fresh corn
  • 2 medium Ripe avocados
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
  • ½ cup Red onion
  • ½ cup Fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons Lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Prepare ingredients: Cut corn off the cob if using fresh corn. If using canned corn, drain and rinse thoroughly.
  • Chop vegetables: Dice avocados into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop red onion and halve cherry tomatoes.
  • Mix ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine corn, avocados, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.
  • Season and dress: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently to combine.
  • Chill (optional): Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
  • Serve: Transfer to serving plates or serve directly from the bowl with extra lime wedges on the side.

Notes

  • Choose avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure but aren’t mushy for the best texture
  • Add lime juice immediately after dicing avocados to prevent browning and maintain color
  • Rinse diced red onion in cold water for 5 minutes to reduce its sharpness
  • Best enjoyed fresh within 2-3 hours of preparation as the lime juice helps preserve the avocados
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (serves 4-6)
  • Calories: 180 calories
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 15mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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