Real Simple Corn Salad With Avocado

Last Updated: Mar, 9, 2026 by Mimi Council | This post may contain affiliate links.

This Real Simple Corn Salad with Avocado is a delicious and easy summer salad that makes an amazing side dish to any barbecue! Make fresh corn on the cob, use leftovers, or use canned corn.

If you’re looking for more organic salad ideas that can be sides or main dishes, check out Healthy Ranch Pasta Salad With Olive Oil, Simple Green Salad with Homemade Dressing, or Kale Apple Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing.

real simple corn salad with avocado in a glass mixing bowl on a white countertop.

A Quick Look At The Recipe

Recipe Name: Real Simple Corn Salad With Avocado
Ready In: 10 minutes
Makes: 4 servings
Main Ingredients: corn, cucumber, tomato, avocado
Flavor Profile: sweet, creamy, a little salty
Dietary Info: gluten free, vegan, eggless, no seed oils
Difficulty: Easy!
Why You’ll Love It: summer side dish everyone will love

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

Use Leftover Corn: If you have leftover corn on the cob you can use that for the corn. You can also easily use canned corn if you want to make this recipe super simple, both will work just fine.
10 Minute Salad: You just need 10 minutes to mix up this easy summer salad.
Easy Side Dish: This Simple Corn Salad with Avocado is a great side dish for any barbecue! It’s light, full of veggies, and it pairs well with chicken, steak, or burgers.
Adaptable: You can also add in leftover chicken or steak into this Real Simple Corn Salad with Avocado to make this a meal that uses up leftovers from a barbecue!

Ingredients

Corn: Make sure you're buying organic corn to avoid GMOs. Corn on the cob or canned corn are fine, either will work so long as it's sweet corn.
Grape Tomatoes: I prefer Grape Tomatoes here over Cherry Tomatoes because they are meatier and don’t have as much moisture.
Cucumber: Organic cucumbers give this salad a light and summery vibe.
Avocado: Organic avocados make give this salad a creamy element.

*For a full list of ingredients and measurements, visit the recipe card below.

Tips for Real Simple Corn Salad with Avocado

I love using leftovers to make this Real Simple Corn Salad with Avocado! Use up leftover corn from last weekends barbecue.
If using canned corn, be sure to strain it and rinse it before adding to the salad.
If you’re making this organic salad ahead of time, do not salt it. When you add salt to vegetables like cucumber and tomatoes that have a lot of moisture, the salt will draw out the moisture, leaving it in the salad. This salad is best when prepared and eaten right away. If you must make it ahead of time, leave the salt until the end!
This easy summer salad isn’t great to store as leftovers because the salt can draw out moisture. You can half the recipe if you won’t eat it all and then make it again the following day with the rest and it will be more fresh!
Add in chicken or steak to make this Real Simple Corn Salad with Avocado a delicious meal as opposed to just a side dish!

How to Make a Real Simple Corn Salad with Avocado

corn on the cob being boiled in a pot on a stovetop.

If using fresh corn, fill a large pot three quarters full with water. Boil the corn for 5 to 7 minutes or until the kernels are bright yellow and plump. Cut the corn off the cob. You can also use leftover corn or canned corn too.

ingredients for real simple corn salad with avocado in a glass mixing bowl on a white countertop.

Chop cherry tomatoes in half or quarters, depending on size. In a large bowl, add the corn, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, red onion, and parsley.

real simple corn salad with avocado being mixed in a glass mixing bowl on a white countertop.

Add olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine completely.

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side to Organic Turkey Burgers with Grilled Onions, Turkey and Lamb Burgers With Dill Sauce, or Avocado Lettuce Wrap Burgers
This pairs wonderfully with beef dishes like Garlic Herb Beef Tenderloin Steak, 6 Ingredient Beef Fajitas Without Marinade, or Greek Beef and Lamb Kafta Kabobs
Enjoy as a side to tacos like BBQ Chicken Tacos, Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Street Tacos, Garlic Lime Chicken Street Tacos or Sweet Chili Chicken Soft Tacos

Recipe FAQ's

Can I use canned corn for corn salad?

Yes, you can use canned corn for this recipe if you prefer. If using canned corn be sure to strain the corn and give it a rinse if using canned. Corn on the cob or canned corn will work the same!

Can I use another kind of oil for this corn salad with avocado?

Yes, avocado oil is another great option besides olive oil. The flavor goes very well with this corn salad!

Can I make this ahead of time?

I don't recommend this as the veggies are all best when they are freshly cut. Plus, adding salt will draw out moisture which makes this not idea for prepping in advance. If you need to prep in advance, chop veggies and store separately in airtight containers in the fridge. Then assemble the salad before serving.

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