Fresh Summer Corn & Avocado Salad
Looking for a light, refreshing, and healthy summer side dish? This Summer Corn & Avocado Salad is bursting with sweet corn, creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty lime dressing. Perfect for BBQs, picnics, or a quick weeknight meal, this colorful salad is gluten-free, vegetarian, and full of fresh flavor.
Ingredients:
2 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 3 ears) or frozen corn, thawed
1 ripe avocado, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Directions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat, taking care not to mash the avocado.
4. Serve immediately for the freshest taste, or refrigerate for 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Nutritional Info (per serving, 4 servings):
Calories: 170
Protein: 3g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fat: 12g
Fiber: 5g
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