A simple, super tasty Corn Salad made with fresh or canned corn, avocado and juicy tomatoes, finished with a fresh lime dressing. I love the combination of flavours in this salad combined with the creamy avocado!
Just a great Corn Salad
This is a very typical salad I make with corn. Especially when corn is in season – I absolutely love making this with freshly cooked ears of corn.
Having said that though, I make this quite often with canned corn too. For both convenience and also when corn isn’t in season – though actually, here in Australia, corn is pretty good value most of the year round.
How to cut corn kernels off the cob
Avocado, on the other hand, seems to be outrageously expensive for about half the year, during which time I refuse to succumb to my avocado cravings. So I just leave it out, or add something else like cucumbers to make it a crunchier, fresh version.
This Corn Salad is finished with coriander/cilantro – my favourite herb with corn – but it also works really well with parsley and dill.
And I don’t make the dressing separately, I just pour the lime or lemon juice straight over the salad, some lime juice, salt and pepper, then toss. Delish! – Nagi xx
MAKE A MEAL OF IT!
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Garlic Prawns/Shrimp – great pairing. Plump garlicky prawns/shrimp and the juicy, sweet, freshness of this Corn Salad!
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With quick Garlic Chicken Thighs, Honey Garlic Chicken or this very popular Juicy Baked Chicken Breast
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Serve on the side of anything Mexican – or stuff into Tacos
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With Lemon Honey Glazed Salmon (or actually, any non Asian salmon recipe)
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Side for Roast Chicken. In summer, I like making Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken (no heating up house with oven!) and serving it with this corn salad.
Is corn good for you?
YES – though should be consumed in moderation because it’s a carb vegetable. Low fat, low GI and with natural sweetness, corn is a good source of nutrition. It provides fibre which aids digestion, Vitamin C (1 cup = 20% of RDI), potassium (essential electrolyte good for nerves, muscle and heart), amongst other nutrients such as magnesium and Vitamin B. It is considered as a higher carb vegetable (1 cup = 39g carbs) so bear that in mind.
In a nutshell – it’s better to choose an ear of corn over a bread roll, though the nutritional value is somewhat depleted if you slather liberally with butter! 😂
Health benefits of tomatoes
Tomato is great for you – eat lots guilt free! They’re a good source of Vitamin A (benefits eyes, heart and hair) and Vitamin C (general well being!), as well as being an unexpected good source of calcium (healthy bones!). It’s also known as a preventative for certain types of cancer and maintaining kidney health.
Is avocado good for you?
YES – in moderation. Avocado are packed full of vitamins, minerals, fiber and healthy fats! One of the few natural produce that contains a substantial amount of monounsaturated fatty acids which are good fats known to lower cholesterol and promote heart health.
With almost 20 vitamins and minerals, their potential health benefits include improving digestion, good for your heart, lower cholesterol, decrease risk of depression, and protection against cancer.
Avocado is also good for weight loss because it’s high in fibre and (good!) fats which will keep you feeling full for longer. You’re far better off loading up a salad with avocado than cheese, or smushing avocado on your morning toast than peanut butter! But because they are 77% fat, they do need to be eaten in moderation.
Corn Salad with Avocado
Watch how to make it
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Corn Salad with Avocado
Ingredients
- 2 corn on the cob (or 400g / 14 oz canned corn, drained)
- 1 avocado , cut into large dice
- 200 g / 7 oz cherry tomatoes , halved (or 2 large tomatoes, cut into large dice)
- 2 shallots / scallions , finely sliced or 1 small red onion finely chopped
- 1/3 cup finely chopped coriander/cilantro (or parsley)
- 2 tbsp lime juice or 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to the boil and cook corn on the cob for 3 minutes. Drain corn, run under cold water to stop cooking further. Once cool to touch, cut corn off the cob. Cool.
- Place remaining ingredients in a large bowl, drizzle over lime juice, olive oil and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Toss gently, serve.
Recipe Notes:
Nutrition Information:
Life of Dozer
I swear this dog just has no concept of his own size 🙄
Madeleine Hanley says
Hi Nagi, thank you for your delicious recipes. The garlic prawn recipe is excellent. An Italian restaurant that I visit serves seafood linguini cooked in this fashion. (I hope my spelling hasn’t let me down. 😉
A pat for Dozer, and I’m sure the gentleman didn’t mind seeing Dozer’s happy face. 🙂
Nagi says
But not when he’s got giant drool dripping from his mouth 🙄
RossC says
We really enjoyed this salad…. Cool, refreshing and flavorful..It will be a frequent side through the summer… :O)
Nagi says
Oooh! You tried it! 🙂 So glad you approved Ross – N xx
Laval Dulloo says
Hi Nagi .Looks delicious.Thank you for the recipe
Nagi says
No problems! Hope you try it! N xx
RossC says
Excellent simplicity…
Having chicken cutlets tonight and I’m certain this will go well with them…
Garlic prawns next time… :O)
Nagi says
Yes yes YES! Actually, I can’t think of much this DOESN’T go with 🙂
Dorothy Dunton says
Oops! Got distracted and hit send too soon! Last word left off was “happy”.
Nagi says
Ba ha ha! Wish I could stitch it together for you 😉 I am obsessed with this salad, definitely one of my favourite ways with corn. Love love LOVE corn all year round! N xx
Dorothy Dunton says
Hi Nagi. This my kind of summer salad, so refreshing and clean. I could eat just this and be very