Summer Corn Tomato Avocado Salad (Printable)

Vibrant salad combining sweet corn, tomatoes, avocado, and lime dressing for a fresh, light dish.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears, or use thawed frozen corn)
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
04 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
05 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Dressing

06 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
08 - 1/2 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
09 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Method:

01 - If using fresh corn, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add corn kernels and cook for 2 minutes, then drain and cool. If using frozen corn, thaw and drain well.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
03 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately, or chill for 15 minutes for enhanced flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like summer actually tastes, not like you're pretending to enjoy rabbit food.
  • You can throw it together in less time than it takes to preheat an oven, and people will think you tried way harder than you did.
02 -
  • Don't cut the avocado until the very last second before you're about to serve it, or you'll spend the meal watching it turn brown instead of actually enjoying what you made.
  • If your lime is hard as a rock, roll it on the counter with a little pressure before you cut it open and you'll get nearly twice as much juice.
03 -
  • Taste your lime before you squeeze it—some limes are basically just skin and attitude, so don't waste your time on them.
  • If you're making this ahead for a party, keep the avocado separate and fold it in right before people arrive so it stays green and happy instead of turning into a sad brown memory.
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