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Colorful Summer Corn Salad with fresh vegetables and dressing

Summer Corn Salad

A delightful dish featuring sweet corn, creamy avocado, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for warm-weather gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups sweet corn (fresh or canned)
  • 1 piece ripe avocado, diced
  • 1 piece red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Dressing
  • 1 piece lime (Juice of 1 lime)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet corn, diced avocado, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and fresh cilantro. Make sure to chop the vegetables evenly for a consistent texture.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Taste your dressing and adjust the seasoning if needed for a perfect balance.
Assembly
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine without mashing the avocado. It’s important to be gentle here, as you want the avocado to remain relatively intact.
  2. You can enjoy the salad immediately, or allow it to refrigerate for about 30 minutes. This waiting period helps the flavors meld together beautifully.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding some crumbled feta cheese or finely chopped jalapeños for a hint of heat. This salad pairs wonderfully with grilled meats or can be served as a light meal on its own.