Bright and Zesty Corn Salad Recipe
A refreshing, colorful side dish combining sweet corn, vibrant veggies, zesty lime dressing, and creamy avocado.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No‑cook / Assemble
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (about 6–8 ears)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed red, yellow, green)
- ½ cup finely chopped red onion
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1 avocado, diced
- Juice of 2 limes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- If using fresh corn, shuck and slice kernels off the cob; if frozen, thaw and drain.
- Chop cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine corn, tomatoes, peppers, onion, and cilantro.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Gently fold in diced avocado just before serving.
- Serve immediately or chill for up to 1 hour for best flavor.
Notes
- You can use canned or frozen corn if fresh isn’t available.
- Substitute cilantro with parsley or omit if preferred.
- For a tropical twist, swap avocado with diced mango.
- To make it spicier, add jalapeño or extra chili powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: corn salad, summer side, zesty, fresh, vegetarian