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Summer Corn Salad

Zesty Summer Corn Salad that Will Brighten Your BBQ

This vibrant Summer Corn Salad combines sweet corn, creamy avocado, and zesty lime dressing, making it a perfect, refreshing dish for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 6 ears Fresh Corn Kernels or 4 cups of thawed frozen corn
  • 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 Red Onion finely diced
  • 1 Avocado large, ripe, diced
  • 1 Jalapeño optional, seed and mince
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice fresh
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil quality
  • 1 teaspoon Honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cumin
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Grill
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the corn by boiling or grilling the fresh corn kernels until tender and sweet.
  2. Chop the vegetables and combine corn kernels, diced avocado, halved tomatoes, and diced onion in a mixing bowl.
  3. Make the dressing by whisking together lime juice, olive oil, honey, chili powder, cumin, and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Combine the dressing with the salad mixture, tossing gently to coat the ingredients without mashing the avocado.
  5. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a milder onion flavor, soak red onion in ice water before adding. Customize with your favorite ingredients for a unique taste.

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