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