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Summer Corn Salad

Fresh & Zesty Summer Corn Salad You’ll Crave All Season

Enjoy this vibrant Summer Corn Salad packed with fresh ingredients perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3.5 cups Fresh Corn Sweet base ingredient; substitute with frozen or canned if necessary.
  • 2.5 cups Cherry Tomatoes Adds juiciness; can swap for heirloom tomatoes.
  • 1 cups Red Onion Diced; provides sharp flavor contrast.
  • 1 large Avocado Diced; contributes creaminess and healthy fats.
  • 1 whole Jalapeño Diced; adjust for heat preference.
  • 0.5 cups Cilantro Chopped; fresh herbal note.
For the Dressing
  • 0.25 cups Lime Juice Adds acidity; can substitute lemon juice.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Brings richness.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust based on heat preference.
  • Salt and Pepper To taste; essential for flavor enhancement.

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by preparing the corn. Use a sharp knife to cut the kernels off each ear of corn into a large bowl.
  2. Dice the red onion and jalapeño, halving or quartering cherry tomatoes and dicing avocado.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine corn, tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, and avocado. Add cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir gently.
  4. Gently toss the salad, taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Serve immediately in a large bowl or portion into smaller dishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, serve fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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