Strawberry Avocado Corn Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavors, this Strawberry Avocado Corn Salad is the perfect dish for sunny days. The sweet strawberries, creamy avocados, and juicy corn combine to create a delightful medley that’s as enjoyable to eat as it is to look at. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or light lunches, this salad is easy to make and always garners rave reviews from family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (or canned/frozen)
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and hull strawberries; chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Halve the avocado, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and dice it.
- If using fresh corn, cut kernels off the cob. For canned or frozen corn, ensure it's thawed if frozen.
- Thinly slice red onion; soak in cold water for 10 minutes if desired to mellow flavor.
- In a large bowl, combine strawberries, avocado, corn kernels, onion slices, and cilantro.
- Drizzle lime juice and olive oil over the mixture; season with salt and pepper.
- Gently toss until combined; avoid mashing the avocados.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Substitute feta cheese or black beans for added flavor and texture. Serve immediately or chill for up to 30 minutes for enhanced flavor melding. Add nuts or seeds for extra crunch.