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summer corn salad

Summer Corn Salad with Avocado for a Fresh Flavor Boost

This summer corn salad with avocado is a refreshing, gluten-free dish perfect for your summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 17 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 ears fresh corn plump kernels for best flavor
  • 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 small red onion finely chopped
  • 1 ripe avocado added just before serving
  • 1/4 cup cilantro use both leaves and stems
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice to coat all ingredients
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
For Serving
  • 1 bag tortilla chips for scooping
  • 2 extra lime wedges for extra tang

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Sharp Knife
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and carefully add the fresh corn cobs. Boil for 1½ to 2 minutes until tender but crisp. Remove and cool in ice water.
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  2. While the corn cools, halve the tomatoes and finely chop the red onion and cilantro. Place in a large mixing bowl.
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  3. Once cool, cut kernels from corn cobs and add to the bowl. Stir gently to mix all the ingredients.
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  4. Squeeze lime juice over the salad, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly.
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  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to meld flavors.
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  6. Dice avocado just before serving and gently fold into the salad. Serve with lime wedges.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers without avocado in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freezing is not recommended.

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