Summer Corn Salad With Avocado And Cherry Tomatoes

Are you looking for a healthy summer salad? One of my favorite salad recipes I have tried since moving to the states is this corn salad with avocados and cherry tomatoes. The corn gives the dish some much-needed crunch, while the avocados add a healthy dose of fat and creaminess. Add in the cherry tomatoes for a pop of flavor and you have a delicious salad! This recipe takes less than 15 minutes to make and it's perfect for summer!

Course Salads

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword avocado salad, corn salad mexican, corn tomato salad, tomato salad recipe

Prep Time 13

Cook Time 2

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 208kcal

Author Mely Martínez

Ingredients

10 oz. Cherry Tomatoes
2 Ears of corn
1 Large ripe Avocados From Mexico
3 Radishes
1 Small Cucumber
2 Sprigs of fresh mint
4 Sprigs of Cilantro
2 Tablespoons Vegetable or Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cut off the kernels from the corn, slicing from the top of the cob. Place them in a saucepan with 2 cups of boiling water and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, place the corn in a colander, and immerse in cold water to stop the cooking. Drain the corn and place in a large bowl.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half (it is easier if you slice them from the top instead of horizontally).
Thinly slice the radishes and the cucumbers, and place in the bowl with the corn. Remove the leaves from the sprigs of mint and cilantro. I like to add them whole, but you can also finely chop them. Add the rest of the ingredients.
To prepare the dressing, whisk together the oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
Cut the avocado in half, and remove the pit. Slice or dice, according to your preference. Set aside.
Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and stir. Taste to check if it needs more salt or pepper. Finally, add the sliced (or diced) avocado and gently toss into the salad. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

This is not a Traditional Mexican Recipe, but it uses several ingredients that are commonly used in Mexican dishes.

During the summertime, I like to add Purslane or Watercress. If you can find them in your area, try adding them to this salad, they give it an extra rich, earthy flavor.

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