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Real Simple Corn Salad with Avocado

Mimi Council
This Real Simple Corn Salad with Avocado is a summer recipe you must make! This easy summer salad combines corn on the cob and fresh veggies for a light and delicious side salad to any barbecue!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Makes 4 servings
Calories 374 kcal

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups corn (about 4 ears)
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes
  • 1 large cucumber (diced)
  • 2 avocados (diced)
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • ¼ cup chopped organic parsley
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • 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.
  • Chop cherry tomatoes in half or quarters, depending on size.
  • In a large bowl, add the corn, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, red onion, and parsley.
  • Add olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine completely.
  • Add in leftover meat like chicken or steak!

Notes

Tips
  • 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!
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Nutrition

Calories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 8gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 1178mgFiber: 12gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1809IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
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