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Avocado Corn Salad (Easy!)

May 28, 2015 by Kaitlin · 4 Comments

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This fresh avocado salad recipe combines sweet corn, cucumber, tomato, and herbs. Then it's tossed in a simple lemon-garlic dressing. So easy to prepare, and a delicious taste of summer! (Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free.)

Avocado corn salad on a white plate with serving spoon

This fresh & healthy avocado corn salad is summer in a bowl!

It features sweet corn on the cob, creamy avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, and fresh herbs. Then we toss it in a (simple but delicious) lemon-garlic-vinegar dressing. It's so good!

Best of all this dish is quick and easy to prepare, and great made in advance. So it's a perfect side dish for summer get-togethers, picnics, potlucks, and more.

Sweet corn, tomato, parsley, red onion, lemon, vinegar, garlic, and salt ingredients laid out on a metal tray

Ingredients for Avocado Corn Salad

For this recipe, you'll gently toss in a large bowl:

  • Avocado: You'll need two large avocados for this recipe. (Or you can use 3-4 small avocados if needed.)
  • Sweet corn: I use organic corn whenever possible. You'll need 1.5 cups cooked corn kernels. I use either a 15-ounce can of corn, or steam a couple fresh ears of corn in a steamer basket then carefully cut off the kernels with a sharp knife.
  • Grape tomatoes: Or cherry tomatoes. I use these because they're so sweet and flavorful, but you can substitute roma tomatoes or other garden tomato.
  • English cucumber: This is also called hothouse cucumber. (Or you can swap in a regular garden cucumber if desired.)
  • Red onion
  • Fresh parsley: Or swap in other herbs such as cilantro, basil, dill, chives, etc.
  • Lemon juice: You can also include lemon zest if you'd like.
  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Fresh garlic clove
  • Salt: Just a little helps bring out all the flavors. You can also include black pepper if desired.
Lemon garlic dressing being poured over a prepared salad in a large glass bowl

Customizing

Fresh herbs: Instead of lemon-parsley, try a cilantro-lime variation! Substitute lime juice instead of lemon, and use fresh cilantro instead of parsley. You could also include other herbs like fresh basil, dill, or chives.

Veggies: You can also include red bell pepper, green onion, sugar snap peas, or anything else that sounds good.

Make it spicy: For a bit of heat, add diced jalapeño pepper, or a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.

Sweet corn: You can also use frozen corn (thawed), fire-roasted, or grilled corn in place of cooking a fresh ear of corn or canned corn.

Close up view of avocado corn salad with cucumber and tomato on a white plate

Serving

Let it marinate: This salad tastes even better after it chills in the fridge for an hour or two!

Ways to enjoy: Eat it straight with a spoon, serve it as a dip with tortilla chips, spoon it on dishes like tacos, or garnish it with dairy-free crumbled feta cheese. You could even expand it with white beans, quinoa, or serve it atop fresh greens!

Storing

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. I find it keeps for about 2-3 days.

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Overhead view of avocado corn salad in a white serving bowl with spoon

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Avocado corn salad on a white plate with serving spoon

Avocado Corn Salad (Easy!)

Summer in a bowl! This fresh avocado salad features sweet corn, cucumber, tomato, & herbs. Then it's tossed in an easy lemon-garlic dressing. Plus it's great made in advance!
4.86 from 7 votes
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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan
Servings: 5

Ingredients

  • 2 large ripe avocados
  • 1.5 cups sweet corn, cooked*
  • 1/2 pint grape tomatoes
  • 1/2 English cucumber
  • 1/2 cup red onion
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley

For the lemon-garlic dressing:

  • 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp. salt

Instructions

  • Make dressing: In a small bowl, add all dressing ingredients. Whisk to combine, then set aside.
  • Prepare veggies: Halve or quarter the tomatoes. Dice the cucumber. Finely dice the red onion, and roughly chop the parsley. Add all to a medium bowl with the sweet corn. Then dice the avocado (peel and pit removed). Add to bowl.
  • Combine: Pour the dressing over the veggies and gently toss with a spatula or spoon to combine. The dressing is fairly subtle, so taste and adjust the flavors as desired with more vinegar, lemon, herbs, garlic, onion, tomatoes, etc.
  • Serving: You can serve this dish immediately, but it tastes even better chilled after it marinates in the fridge for a couple hours (or longer)!

Notes

*Corn: I either use a 15-ounce can of corn, or steam two medium shucked ears of corn in a steamer basket for 5 minutes, then carefully cut off the kernels. Or you can use frozen corn (thawed), grilled corn, fire-roasted, etc.
Yield: Recipe makes about 5.5 cups salad. (This is about five heaping 1-cup servings, or you could potentially stretch it to 6-8 small side dish servings.)
Recipe originally published May 2015. Updated July 2025.

Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

Nutrition Facts
Avocado Corn Salad (Easy!)
Amount per Serving
Calories
198
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Potassium
 
709
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
 
22
g
7
%
Fiber
 
8
g
33
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
1004
IU
20
%
Vitamin C
 
29
mg
35
%
Calcium
 
33
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Sodium content: This is omitted as I cannot provide an accurate number. I encourage you to calculate your own to provide a much more precise reading based on the exact ingredients, brands, and amounts you're using.

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  1. Jennifer says

    August 19, 2024 at 7:17 pm

    5 stars
    A total blast of summer flavours!! This was light and refreshing and so simple to put together. Thanks for sharing this delightful recipe!

    Reply
    • Kaitlin says

      August 20, 2024 at 3:51 pm

      Yay! Thrilled to hear you gave it a go and it worked out, Jennifer!

      Reply
  2. Lindsey says

    July 18, 2021 at 1:21 pm

    5 stars
    Enjoyed this for a light summer lunch. Easy and tasty, thanks!

    Reply
    • Kaitlin says

      July 18, 2021 at 1:57 pm

      Great to hear, Lindsey!

      Reply

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