Fresh Corn, Avocado and Tomato Salad

Looking to dazzle your guests with a side dish that’s as fresh as a summer breeze and as vibrant as a fireworks show? Say hello to our Corn Avocado Salad! With all fresh ingredients and a burst of flavor in every bite, this salad is not just a side dish—it’s a showstopper

If you’re fortunate enough to have a farmer’s market nearby, take full advantage! Sourcing your ingredients locally ensures peak freshness and brings an extra layer of flavor to this recipe. Trust me, the quality is worth every bit of effort!

THIS is my place! Heckman Orchards!

I stumbled across this recipe probably 6 years ago and fell in love. I’ve adjusted it slightly for my own taste, but kudos to Natashas Kitchen! Great idea girl. Lets jump in and make this bad boy.

The Corn: Husk all of your corn and add to a large pot. Cover with water and add a few TBS of sugar. Once the water begins to boil, cover the pot and let it boil for 5 minutes. Keep the lid on your pot for another 5 minutes and they are done! For this recipe you’ll need to remove the cut the kernels off of the corn once it’s cooled.

The Avocados: The avocados should be slightly soft to touch but not too ripe! They need to be slightly firm so they don’t get mushy in the salad!

The Dressing: Add your minced/grated garlic to a container. Juice a whole lime and add 1 TBS light extra virgin olive oil. Shake like hell! For a more mellow garlic flavor, prepare the dressing ahead of time. Letting it sit for a while allows the garlic to soften and blend with the other ingredients, enhancing the overall taste

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Corn Avocado and Tomato Salad

Looking to dazzle your guests with a side dish that’s as fresh as a summer breeze and as vibrant as a fireworks show? Say hello to our Corn Avocado Salad! With all fresh ingredients and a burst of flavor in every bite, this salad is not just a side dish—it’s a showstopper.

Prep Time45 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish, Snack

Keyword: avocado, bbq, cilantro, corn, fresh, party, salad, sidedish, summer, tomato

Equipment

• large bowl

Ingredients

• 6 ears corn shucked
• 2 avocados *see notes (not too ripe)
• 1 lb cherry tomatoes halved or quartered
• 1/2 med red onion sliced thinly, and diced
• 1/4 cup cilantro chopped (1/2 small bunch)
• 2 cloves garlic grated or minced
• 2 limes
• 1 tbsp light extra virgin olive oil I prefer the lighter taste, but if you only have EVOO, no biggie

Instructions

• In a large bowl, combine all of your ingredients with some salt and pepper to taste and stir!
• Don't skimp out on the salt, you will need a hefty pinch! I typically give the salad at least an hour in the fridge to let all the flavors combine but it's delicious served immediately as well