Corn Avocado Salad
This Corn Avocado Salad embraces all the sweetness and crispness of juicy fresh corn, combined with the rich creaminess of avocado. It's easy, delicious, and healthy.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 4 sweet ears of fresh corn, shucked
- 1 large tomato, seeded and diced
- a lime, juiced
- ¼ cup basil, freshly torn
- kosher salt
- black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 large avocado, semi-ripe
Instructions
- Immerse corn in a pot of cold water (add 2-3 TB sugar if your corn isn't a sweet variety.) Bring to a rapid boil uncovered. Immediately turn heat off, cover with lid, and let sit 15 minutes. Use tongs to transfer corn to a colander and rinse well with cold water to prevent further cooking. When cool enough to handle, slice rows of whole kernels off the corn. Set aside.
- Place corn kernels in a serving bowl (leave some corn kernels in rows, if you like the look of freshly sliced corn.) Add freshly torn basil leaves and half of the lime juice. Add kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Use rubber spatula to toss gently.
- Peel, seed, and cut avocado into small cubes; toss with remaining lime juice. Carefully add to the corn mixture, tossing just enough to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use the freshest sweet corn you can find for the best crisp, juicy texture. If your corn isn’t very sweet, try adding a couple tablespoons of sugar to the boiling water.
- Slice the corn carefully so some kernels stay together in rows. It looks beautiful and highlights that it’s fresh off the cob.
- Toss the avocado with lime juice before adding it to the salad. This helps keep it bright and slows browning.
- For the most flavor, use freshly torn basil leaves instead of cutting them. This keeps the edges from bruising and gives a fresh look.
- Wait to add the avocado until just before serving, especially if making the salad ahead. This keeps it from becoming too soft.
- This recipe is part of our Vegetable Recipes Collection.
- Try this salad as a light lunch on its own or pair it with Grilled Steak Tacos, grilled meat dishes, or tortilla chips for a Tex-Mex style side.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 357IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.3mg