The flavors of summer come bursting through this delicious, colorful, easy-to-make salad that is a great companion to BBQ cook-outs, side salads for a pot lucks, or the perfect summertime salad for lunch. The main attraction of this salad is the sweet yellow corn. I don’t even cook the corn before cutting it off the cob, I love its fresh flavors as is! But, you can grill it or cook it however you want prior to adding to the salad, if you prefer. The corn mingles with perfectly ripe avocado chunks, thick cut bacon bits, cheddar cheese, green onions, cherry tomatoes and jalapenos for a spicy kick. Drizzle it all with my creamy lime dressing and this Avocado Corn Salad explodes with the freshness and flavors of summer. The finishing touch is fresh basil which is the perfect compliment to all of the bold flavors.
Why This Recipe Works
20 minutes is all you need! Perfect for Summer, BBQs, parties, etc. It’s full of fresh, colorful ingredients. It’s a great make-ahead salad, just keep the dressing onside. It’s SO EASY to make and packed with flavor!
Corn: there is nothing better than juicy, fresh corn on the cob. But if corn is out of season and you need to use canned, that works too! I use 4 ears of corn for this recipe. I would use 2 cans of corn if you don’t have fresh available and be sure to drain it well. Avocado: Choose ripe, ready to eat avocados. I like to not only feel the avocado (it should yield to firm gentle pressure) but also check under the stem. If you peel off the stem and it comes off easily and is green, it’s a good avocado. If it’s brown you have an overripe avocado that most likely has spots of brown within it. Bacon: I like to use a nice thick cut bacon. It holds up well in the salad. Cook it in the oven at 400°F on a parchment paper lined baking sheet in a single row for 10-20 minutes or until desired level of crispness is reached. Cheddar cheese: Go for a sharp cheddar cheese and cut it into small cubes. Small enough to have bite sized pieces throughout the salad. Red onion and green onions: I love adding in both, but feel free to use one or the other. Or chives are a great option, too. Cherry tomatoes: feel free to use grape tomatoes or a diced roma tomato as well. Jalapeno: easily omit if you are sensitive to spice. Fresh basil: for garnish Dressing: this salad is actually really delicious on its own, but the dressing takes it to the next level! It’s a simple combination of mayonnaise, lime juice, white wine vinegar and olive oil.
