Summer Avocado Corn Salad

This avocado corn salad is a delicious summer dish for any cookout or barbecue. It’s also tasty served as a corn salsa along with tortilla chips. Made with fresh ingredients and drizzled with a zesty lime juice dressing. This is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free. For more great summer recipes, try my Easy Corn Salad and Cowboy Caviar.

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Why I think you’ll love this recipe

-This salad tastes fresh in every bite. Creamy avocados, crunchy corn, juicy tomatoes, lime juice, and cilantro add delicious flavors.

-It’s a great summer dish! This light yet satisfying salad is full of flavor and a crowd pleaser. It’s also fabulous as a corn salsa served with tortilla chips.

-And it’s not only tasty but also nutritious! Avocados provide healthy fats and fiber. Corn and tomatoes, along with the other veggies, provide healthy carbs and vitamins.

-It’s easy to make and comes together quickly for last-minute get-togethers.

-You can easily change the recipe by adding a can of rinsed black beans for added protein and another jalapeno for a little more spice.

Ingredient notes

Corn: This recipe calls for four ears of cooked corn on the cob. I like to use this recipe to cook my corn in an air fryer, but it can also be boiled or grilled if preferred. Just don’t cook it too long so the corn is still on the crispy side. Thawed frozen corn or canned corn can also be used. You’ll need two cups of corn.

Avocado: Use two large, firm avocados. We want these to stay fresh for at least a couple of days.

Tomatoes: I like to use a pint of grape or cherry tomatoes.

Red Onion: This recipe calls for just enough red onion to give it a nice splash of flavor.

Cilantro: Cilantro adds a wonderful flavor to this salad, but if you don’t like cilantro, you can use parsley instead. 

Jalapeno: One jalapeno, chopped fine, gives a perfect kick of spice. This is optional. 

Limes: Lime juice is mixed with olive oil, salt, and pepper for a delicious dressing. The lime juice helps the avocado stay fresh and keeps it from browning. 

How to make Avocado Corn Salad

1. Cook the four ears of corn in the air fryer with this recipe or your preferred method. 
2. While the corn is cooking, make the dressing by mixing the juice of two limes with the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
3. Add the following ingredients to a large mixing bowl as you prepare them.
4. Slice the tomatoes in half or quarters.
5. Finely dice the red onion and jalapeno.
6. Chop the cilantro.
7. Once the corn has cooked and has cooled enough to touch, cut off the corn kernels. 
8. Lastly, dice the avocados and add them to the rest of the ingredients.
9. Pour the lime dressing over the salad and gently combine all ingredients.

How to store

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. It’s best within the first 3 days.