The easiest 5 minutes vegan Tomato Corn Avocado Salad Recipe - it's so delicious light and fresh. Makes perfect summer salad to serve as a side dish or on it's own.
A crowd pleasing corn salad tossed with creamy avocado and fresh cherry tomatoes in olive oil, lime juice and herbs, it talks summer in a bowl indeed!
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A feel good corn salad - try it!
With few handful of ingredients, make this juicy, so creamy and crunchy corn tomato avocado salad now. It is sure to becomes an instant favorite!
This is one of the easiest 5 minutes summer salad recipes, you just can't go wrong with this freshness and deliciousness. In fact, a good salad like this is to die for.
Sweet corn, tomato and avocados - you toss any fresh vegetables of choice to it and it works wonders. This easy summer corn salad recipe with avocados is super good, wholesome and so tasty.
I absolutely love making it more often, do you want to know why? Because, the first time I made it as side to sandwiches, kids loved this salad so much so that now they ask for it more often.
Every bite of it is loaded with irresistible flavor, crunch and creaminess. You know best part of this recipe? Well, it needs only few basic dressing elements to elevate the taste of this salad.
All in all, with only few things you can toss a great corn avocado salad for your summer parties, BBQ cookouts or even for potlucks. Here's some more easy peasy summer salad recipes great for weekend get togethers and parties - Cucumber Tomato Salad, Dill Potato Salad, and Tomato Mozzarella Salad.
Ingredients
The list is not so long to daunt you. In fact, you can simply count them on finger just like that! Isn't is so easy peasy? 🙂
This salad is loaded with best summer ingredients. And you really need not any thing extra here. So, let's see what all do we need for this sweet corn and avocado salad recipe.
- Corn : We love grilled corn kernels here for this salad. You can use canned, fresh or frozen corn for this recipe. Or, you can also go with boiled corn on the cob to make this salad. Anything of choice would work great here.
- Ripe Avocado : The diced avocado gives nice creamy texture and taste to the salad. Plus, full of nutrition! I love big chunks of avocado, you can chop them fine or slice them, it's all up to your liking!
- Tomato : I have used cherry tomatoes for they are nice flavorful and juicy. You can use Roma or grape tomatoes if you like.
- Onion : Throw in some diced red onion to add crunch and tonnes of flavor.
- Herbs : Finely chopped cilantro and a bit of parsley is what I love to add in here. Both of these herbs are great companion to corn, avocados, onion as well as tomato.
- Other ingredients: Finally, we need minced Garlic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lime juice (or lemon juice), Chili Flakes, Salt and Pepper.
How to make Corn Avocado Salad
To begin with, add corn, halved cherry tomatoes, avocado chunks in a large bowl.
Add chopped onions, avocado chunks, finely chopped cilantro, chopped parsley and minced garlic.
Add chili flakes, salt and pepper, squeeze lime juice, and drizzle extra virgin olive oil. Toss well. Let it rest for 5 minutes. It's ready to serve!
FAQs + Serving
First, pour enough water in large pot and bring it to boil.
Then add corn cob and boil it for 4-5 minutes. Drain the water and run cold water over the corn, this stops the cooking process further.
Cool and then cut corn off the cob and use.
Serve this corn and avocado salad on it's own as a light meal or for snacking.
It makes a perfect side to grilled meats like shrimp, fish, or chicken. Or pair it with some Mexican rice, Pastas or Risotto.
You can also top your burrito bowl or stuff your tacos with this salad.
Serve it with some toasted sourdough bread or garlic on side.
This avocado corn salad hardly takes 5 minutes of your time to come together. You can do the preparation before hand and refrigerate it. Add avocados chunks and toss the salad just before serving.
Salad Variations
- You can choose to add smoky grilled corn on the cobs here.
- Try adding in some grilled or tossed garlic shrimp to chicken for great protein meal option. You can serve this variation as main dish.
- Further, add in fresh basil, chives, mint or dill for more flavor variation. Or, toss it with some arugula or wild rocket for more sharp peppery hint.
- Use some cucumbers, chickpeas, black beans, beetroot, carrots and much more as you like.
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Tomato Corn Avocado Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 Ears of Grilled Corn (cutt off the cob)
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
- 2 Avocados (diced)
- ½ cup Onion (sliced )
- ¼ cup Cilantro (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 clove Minced Garlic
- ½ teaspoon Chilli Flakes
- Salt and Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine grilled corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado chunks followed by rest of the ingredients.
- Toss everything well, let it rest for 5 minutes. Serve.
Moop Brown says
This salad looks so colorful and refreshing. Definitely seems like something everyone will enjoy!
Farrukh Aziz says
Thank you so much Moop, happy to hear that! 🙂
Silvia says
You are not kidding, this is the easiest salad ever. It has every flavor I love, the avocado-corn combo is always a winner.
Farrukh Aziz says
Thank you Silvia! Indeed, avocado and corn is an irresistible combo in salads 🙂 .
Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says
I make a dish like this all throughout summer. I love how beautiful yours is and the char on the corn is GORGEOUS! Yours looks so light, bright, and perfect for a warm sunny day!
Farrukh Aziz says
Thank you so much for your lovely words of appreciation Lori. 🙂
Beth says
What a delicious and refreshing salad this is, especially with grilled corn. The simple dressing of olive oil and lime juice is perfect.
Farrukh Aziz says
Thank you so much Beth, 🙂 .
Adriana Lopez says
I absolutely love sweet corn, and this salad is so colorful too. A must-try! Besides, corn season already started, so I am all about seasonal recipes.
Farrukh Aziz says
Indeed a must try, especially when fresh corns are in season. 🙂
veenaazmanov says
A healthy and a colorful salad bowl. Delicious combinations and perfect for a light dinner.
Farrukh Aziz says
Thank you very much Veena. 🙂
Eva says
I love every single ingredient in this salad and I can't wait to have it on the side of some grilled meat. BBQ season is just around the corner!
Farrukh Aziz says
Thank you very much Eva, do let me know how it turns out, hope you enjoy it! 🙂
Marta says
Loved everything about this recipe. All the ingredients provided a great mixture of flavors in every bite. Thank you for sharing!
Farrukh Aziz says
Thank you so much for the appreciation Marta 🙂
HEATHER PERINE says
Ooh this looks so fresh and inviting. Definitely making this salad this summer...sitting on the deck with a bowl of this..can't wait!!
Farrukh Aziz says
Thank you Heather, it's light with nice crunch and fresh flavors, do try it, you will love this salad. 🙂
Jen says
This tomato corn avocado salad recipe was so easy to make. Plus it tasted delicious and I really enjoyed the addition of lime juice!
Farrukh Aziz says
Thank you so much Jen, glad you liked it! 🙂