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Summer Corn Salad

Refreshing Summer Corn Salad with Avocado and Lime Twist

Enjoy this vibrant Summer Corn Salad featuring fresh corn, creamy avocado, and zesty lime for a perfect summer side dish.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 ears Fresh Corn or thawed frozen corn
  • 2 Avocado slightly firm
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes any color
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion soaked in cold water
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper red, yellow, or orange
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro or parsley
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil extra-virgin for best quality
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the fresh corn on a grill preheated to medium-high heat for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until charred. Alternatively, boil in salted water for 4-6 minutes.
  2. Once cool, stand an ear upright and slice down the sides to remove about 2 cups of kernels.
  3. Chop bell pepper, halve cherry tomatoes, and finely chop red onion (soak if desired). Roughly chop cilantro.
  4. Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine corn, diced avocado, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, and cilantro. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
  6. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, serve immediately or chill briefly. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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