Description
A vibrant and refreshing Strawberry Avocado Corn Salad with a zesty lime dressing. Easy to make and perfect as a side dish or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 large avocado, diced
- ½ cup red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the corn: If using fresh corn, grill or boil until tender, then cut kernels off. If using frozen, ensure it’s fully thawed or briefly sautéed.
- 2. Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, gently toss corn, strawberries, diced avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
- 3. Make the dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey/maple syrup (if using), salt, and pepper in a small bowl or jar.
- 4. Dress the salad: Pour dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat.
- 5. Rest and serve: Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes before serving for flavors to meld.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. Best served fresh. Avocado may brown slightly over time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 200-250 (varies with portion size and exact ingredients)
- Sugar: Approx. 7-10g
- Sodium: Approx. 100-200mg (varies with added salt)
- Fat: Approx. 15-20g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 15-20g
- Fiber: Approx. 5-7g
- Protein: Approx. 3-5g