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! 🙂
I feel you could add feta or goat cheese to this salad
Hi Jane, I bet that would work great! I hope you love it.
Natasha, I made this today for a pulled pork sandwich dinner. It was a great hit, everyone enjoyed this salad. And, it was so quick to put together. I used organic frozen corn and just added boiling water to my pan with the salt & sugar and didn’t turn the stove on, just let the corn sit in the hot water, covered and when ready to drain and it, it was perfect.
Thanks for all your recipes…love them!
Thank you so much for the review. I’m so glad you loved it.
I love your recipes. Making this today for a pool party, tomorrow. Should I hold off putting the avocado in the salad until tomorrow to prevent it from browning? Or is there enough lime juice in the dressing?
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Hi Leslie! The lime juice will help, but yes, you can hold off and add the avocado fresh before serving.
Natasha, if I use frozen corn, how many cups should I use?
Hi there! I did a quick online search and found that 1 ear of corn yields about ¾ cup of kernels.
Hi Natasha’s,
Can you substitute regular tomatoes for the cherry tomatoes? And add garbanzo beans?
Thank you, Sylvia
Hi Sylvia, I haven’t tested that but I bet that could work. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe.
Can you use the green goddess dressing with this salad?
Hi Maya! I think it could work but I would test it first to see how you like the flavor combinations (basil with cilantro, etc.).
Delicious 😋. Made a few changes: cooked corn on the bbq grill, used roasted garlic, and used garlic infused EVOO.
Yummy. It is a great salad, light and fresh, perfect for summer with fresh corn. It was a big hit at a dinner party we attended.
I’m so happy to hear it was a hit, Neil! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
This is absolutely the best summer salad ever!! The bursting flavors of fresh garden tomatoes, fresh picked corn and garden fresh parsley(I don’t like cilantro). It’s such a winner!! Thank you!!
This is so delicious. My granddaughter loves it. I can make this as meal. Thank you for sharing.
Just made this salad so to not heat up the kitchen while. Outstanding! Added garbonzo beans and some fresh jalapeño (seeded). Excellent and full of flavor.
One of my favorite salads, so fresh and so good! Thank You Natasha!
You’re very welcome, Yelena!
I love your recipes, and have your book, so enjoyable!
With very best wishes from London UK
I made this. It’s so good. I added strips of baked chicken and since I am allergic to tomatoes, I used mango instead. Thank you. 🥰
That sounds yummy! Thanks for sharing.
Vangie, I also thought maybe pineapple would be good also.
I was visiting my daughter in Texas and made this for her Bible group meeting at her home, and it was a big hit. Thank you for a great flavorful Summer Salad!
Hi Karin! I’m so glad to hear it was a hit!
This has become my go to salad when we grill. It is delicious and so easy to whip up! Love it!
This is the best salad to eat anytime! We love making it. So fresh and light. We like to have this with your Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken. They pair well together!