Description
A fresh, colorful summer salad made with grilled corn, creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a zesty lime dressing—perfect as a side dish or light lunch.
Ingredients
1 lb cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
3 ears corn, cooked, shucked, and cut off the cob (about 2 1/4 cups kernels)
2 avocados, peeled, pitted, and sliced
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (about 1/2 small bunch)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2–3 tbsp lime juice (from 1–2 limes)
2 garlic cloves, pressed or finely minced
1 tsp sea salt (or 3/4 tsp table salt)
1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Add cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, avocado slices, red onion, cilantro, and garlic to a large salad bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice.
- Sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper.
- Toss gently until just combined, being careful not to mash the avocado.
- Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Swap cherry tomatoes for diced regular tomatoes if desired.
- Add black beans or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Top with crumbled feta or goat cheese for tangy flavor.
- Replace cilantro with parsley or basil if preferred.
- For a tropical twist, add diced mango or pineapple.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg