Description
Crack Corn Salad is the ultimate summer dish that combines fresh flavors and vibrant colors in a delightful medley. This easy-to-make salad features juicy sweet corn, creamy avocado, and zesty lime, making it a perfect addition to any gathering or barbecue. With its refreshing taste and stunning presentation, this salad will not only tantalize your taste buds but also impress your guests. Enjoy it chilled as a side dish or main course for a burst of summer flavor in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of fresh corn
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Husk the corn and remove all silks. Boil in a large pot of water for 5-7 minutes until tender, then cool.
- If grilling, preheat the grill to medium-high and grill corn for about 10 minutes until charred.
- While cooling, chop cherry tomatoes, slice red onion, and dice avocados into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped veggies with cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper together; drizzle over the salad.
- Gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Boiling/Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg