Corn Tomato and Avocado Salad

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Corn Tomato and Avocado Salad

I needed to make something for our monthly cooking club that could be made without a kitchen. I decided to do some sort of a side and when I saw this recipe I knew we’d all love it. It’s actually very similar to the summer salsa that I make on a regular basis.

I added cilantro to the dish because everyone loves cilantro, right? I know that people tend to either love it or hate it, and I’m definitely a cilantro lover.

This salad makes a great side dish for any summer cookout. And it’s so easy to throw together. I mixed everything together except the avocado a day in advance. Then right before serving, the avocado is added.

Corn, Tomato, and Avocado Salad – from Cooking This and That – makes 4 servings
10 ounces frozen corn, thawed completely
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 avocado, diced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon good quality olive oil
kosher salt and coarse ground black pepper, to taste
cilantro to taste

Combine corn, tomatoes, scallions in large bowl. Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper (and cilantro) and pour over vegetables. Chill for 1-4 hours.

When ready to serve, add gently fold in avocado and allow salad to come to room temperature. Season again with salt and pepper if needed.

Appetizers / Snacks, Side Dish

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Prudy — August 14, 2008 at 1:13 pm

Beautiful photos. We loved it too.
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Joelen — August 14, 2008 at 1:33 pm

This is such a great dish and so colorful too!
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Veronica — August 14, 2008 at 1:39 pm

Looks beautiful! I agree it comes together pretty fast.
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Cat's — August 14, 2008 at 4:21 pm

Glad you loved it!
~The Cat’s Pajamas
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Kirsten — August 14, 2008 at 4:25 pm

Your salad looks great! Glad to see a fellow Boston girl (well, we left the city 2 years ago but still work here) on the Bloggers!
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Melissa — August 14, 2008 at 5:19 pm

Looks great!
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Courtney — August 14, 2008 at 6:12 pm

Wow your salad looks so good. I think I am going to try making this again after a trip to the market this weekend.
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webbie — August 14, 2008 at 6:17 pm

Great picture! I’ve been thinking that this would be great for Shakespear in the Park. Cool and refreshing!
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Cate — August 15, 2008 at 2:16 am

I love Panzanella, but haven’t had Ina’s version yet (Tyler’s is delish!) – perfect recipe for summertime.
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giz — August 17, 2008 at 7:29 pm

Good tip on the croutons – this one looks like a total winner.