Grilled Corn and Avocado Salad Recipe
This avocado corn salad is my idea and my daughter’s idea of perfection. It’s got so many awesome flavors and textures that whenever I make it, we eat the whole batch the same day. Juicy sweet corn, creamy avocado, crisp red bell peppers, and the fresh zing of lime juice and cilantro is what summer is all about. If I could get my hands on fresh corn all year, I would make this year-round. It’s so incredibly easy but so satisfying. The grilled corn salad is naturally gluten-free and vegan, which is a nice score if you are hosting a summertime get-together with guests with a variety of dietary paths. We can eat this by itself and are extremely content but it would also be great with any of my Mexican recipes or my grilled chicken recipes.
What’s in Avocado Corn Salad?
To make this easy grilled corn and avocado salad, you’ll need:
Fresh sweet corn Olive oil Avocados Red bell pepper (or tomatoes) Lime juice Fresh cilantro Kosher salt and pepper
How to Make Avocado Corn Salad
This fresh and tasty salad is a cinch to make!
Can I Use Frozen Corn?
If you’re making this grilled corn and avocado salad during the off season when fresh corn isn’t available, you can use frozen corn if needed. However, frozen corn won’t give you the same smoky flavor that grilled corn has so you may need to play around with the seasonings in this recipe.
Can I Add Chicken to This Grilled Corn Salad?
If you want to bulk up this avocado corn salad to enjoy as a main dish, you can certainly add chicken. If you need specific instructions on how to do so, I recommend following my recipe for Grilled Corn Salad with Chicken.
Tips for Making Avocado Corn Salad
This sweet corn salad is ripe for experimentation and mixing and matching based on what you enjoy. Try adding red or green onions, grape or Roma tomatoes, or black beans for protein. Add canned or fresh diced green chiles or jalapeños if you’re looking for a kick. Add zucchini or cucumber to amp the veggie level up. Cotija cheese or queso fresco would also be lovely. The sky is the limit with where you want to take this corn and avocado salad with Mexican-inspired flavors.
More Healthy Summer Salad Recipes:
Grilled Corn Salad with Chicken — An EASY salad that’s ready in 15 minutes and you won’t be able to stop eating it!! Tender chicken, juicy corn, crisp bell peppers and tomatoes, creamy avocado, cilantro, and fresh lime juice for the WIN! Tried this recipe? Leave a review! Consider leaving a 5 star rating if you’ve made and loved one of my recipes! Avocado, Black Bean and Corn Salad with Lime-Cumin Vinaigrette – Everything tastes better with avocado! Easy, healthy and tons of flavor! Creamy Mexican Grilled Corn and Zucchini Salad – A healthy easy salad that’s ready in 15 minutes and so flavorful! Corn, zucchini, cilantro, queso fresco and more are tossed in a delish creamy lime sauce! Sweet and Sour Zucchini Corn Salad – Packed with big, bold flavors and tons of crunch! Healthy, light, bright, and cheery! Skinny Mexican Bean and Corn Salad – Two kinds of beans, juicy corn, tomatoes, peppers, and more tossed in a light chili-lime-cumin vinaigrette! Healthy, easy, ready in 5 minutes, and loaded with flavor! Chicken Avocado Black Bean Salad — A Mexican-inspired salad with tender chicken, black beans, creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice and more! EASY, ready in 20 minutes, HEALTHY, and packed with fiesta FLAVORS galore! Avocado Black Bean Mexican Salad – EASY, ready in 10 minutes, and there’s so much FLAVOR from the lime-cumin-chili vinaigrette!! Great for lunch or a meatless Monday dinner! Accidentally vegan, gluten-free, HEALTHY, and DELISH!!
