Description
A fresh and vibrant Easy Avocado Corn Salad featuring sweet corn, creamy avocado, zesty lime juice, and fragrant fresh basil. This quick no-cook salad is perfect for a light side dish or a healthy snack, bursting with flavor and texture in every bite.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 6 ears of fresh uncooked sweet corn (husked and cut from cob, about 4 1/2 cups corn kernels)
- 1 cup red onion, diced
- 1 large avocado, diced
- Juice of 1 lime (about 3 tablespoons)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Corn: Husk the fresh ears of sweet corn and carefully cut the kernels off the cob. Remove as many corn silks as possible to ensure a clean, fresh salad.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the corn kernels, diced red onion, diced avocado, fresh basil, lime juice, sea salt, and ground black pepper. Gently toss to combine all ingredients evenly without mashing the avocado.
- Marinate: Serve the salad immediately for a fresh crunch or refrigerate it for a few hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld beautifully, enhancing the taste and making it even more delicious.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm avocados to prevent the salad from becoming mushy.
- For a bit of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or diced jalapeño.
- This salad can be served as a side dish with grilled meats or as a light vegetarian meal.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 2 days; stir gently before serving again.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
