Tomato Avocado Corn Salad with Lime Cumin Vinaigrette
Simple, delicious, and refreshing summer salad packed with corn, cucumber, tomato, avocado and a drizzle of the best Lime Cumin Vinaigrette!
Servings: 8 serves
Ingredients
For The Salad
- 3 ears cooked or grilled corn, kernels cut off the cob
- 1 English cucumber, sliced into half moons
- 2 to 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 avocados, peeled, pitted and cubed
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
For The Lime Cumin Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl combine corn kernels, sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, cubed avocados, and red onions. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl whisk together olive oil, lime juice, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; whisk until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad; toss gently to combine.
- Cover salad bowl with plastic wrap and set in the fridge for one hour.
- Remove from fridge; garnish with cilantro and serve.
Notes
- Corn: If fresh corn off the cob is not available, use 3 to 4 cups frozen (thawed) sweet corn kernels, Or you may also use canned corn - rinse it well.
- Scoop out avocado flesh gently and mix salad lightly to keep avocados intact.
- For prep ahead, add avocado and dressing just before serving.
- Opt for regular cucumber for less sweetness, or replace cherry tomatoes with regular tomatoes.
- Substitute cilantro with parsley or mint.
- Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu for protein.
- Swap cumin for coriander in the dressing, or add plain yogurt for creaminess.
- Adjust salt for sodium intake; add jalapeno or red pepper flakes for heat.
- Consider other add-ins like bell peppers, black beans, or mango for variety.
Nutrition
Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 345mg | Potassium: 516mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 430IU | Vitamin C: 22.4mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1.2mg
