Heart-Healthy Fresh Corn Salad with Avocado and Lime
Bright, refreshing, and delightfully simple, this Heart-Healthy Fresh Corn Salad with Avocado and Lime is a celebration of summer flavors packed into every vibrant bite. Freshly boiled sweet corn kernels are paired with creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp red onion, creating a stunning medley of textures and nutrients. Enhanced by the zesty punch of lime juice, aromatic cilantro, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, this salad is as wholesome as it is delicious. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's a perfect side or light meal that’s loaded with heart-healthy fats, antioxidants, and fiber. Gluten-free and bursting with color, this salad is sure to elevate your next picnic, barbecue, or quick weekday dinner. Serve it fresh, and savor the irresistible harmony of flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 ears fresh corn
- 2 large avocado
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 small red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 large lime
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add the ears of fresh corn and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the corn is tender but still crisp. Remove the corn from the water and let it cool.
Once the corn is cool enough to handle, use a sharp knife to carefully cut the kernels off the cobs. Place the kernels in a large mixing bowl.
Dice the avocado into small, bite-sized pieces and add them to the bowl with the corn.
Cut the cherry tomatoes into halves and add them to the mixing bowl.
Finely dice the red onion and add to the bowl with the corn, avocado, and tomatoes.
Chop the fresh cilantro, and sprinkle it over the salad mixture in the bowl.
Slice the limes in half and juice them into a small bowl. Add the olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the lime juice, whisking it together to create a dressing.
Pour the lime dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients, ensuring everything is well coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, then serve the Fresh Corn Salad with Avocado and Lime immediately for the best flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1210 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.7 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.9 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1266 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.7 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.5 g | 148% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.5 g | ||
| Protein | 19.9 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 142 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 3293 mg | 70% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
