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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Brisbane Baker — March 17, 2010 at 10:33 am

Mmmm sugar cookies bars! What an awesome combo!

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SimplySweeter — March 17, 2010 at 11:46 am

Top o’ the mornin’ to ya! These bars look fabulous!

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Kaloula — March 17, 2010 at 12:10 pm

Oh – YUM! I want to go home immediately and bake these!
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yumventures — March 17, 2010 at 12:46 pm

I love baking that has simple recipes and turn out delicious! These look great for any occasion 🙂
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Katie — March 17, 2010 at 1:58 pm

LOVE THOSE!!! They are super cute. And you can’t go wrong with green sprinkles! 🙂
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Cottage Sisters — March 17, 2010 at 3:56 pm

Oooooh! These sound delicious, I am definitely going to make these. Thanks for sharing, have a wonderful day! Denise@cottagesisters
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Kathleen — March 17, 2010 at 6:46 pm

I’m newer to the blogging scene so these bars are new to me! Thanks for posting it again.
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Vivian - Let's Try These... — March 17, 2010 at 8:53 pm

They may have been all the rage last year but they are new to me! I wasn’t able to find any st. patricks day sprinkles … bummer. Yummy looking pictures
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Kerstin — March 17, 2010 at 9:00 pm

Happy St. Patty’s Day! What yummy sugar cookie bars – love the sprinkles!
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carrie1 — March 17, 2010 at 11:48 pm

mmmm…mmm…mmmm… making these right now for my nephew and niece! =)

Thank you for sharing! =)
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bcallegra — March 18, 2010 at 2:35 am

I love this recipe – and I know what you mean about the supermarket sprinkles. I have a huge tub of heart shaped ones leftover from a purchase last year and I think there’s enough to last me for the next twenty years of Valentine’s day treats.
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nsmerkt — March 20, 2010 at 11:34 am

I made these the other evening for a picnic and they were all that you had promised! Oh my! One of my new favorites for sure. Thanks for sharing this and for the rec for a half batch!
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teresacooks — March 22, 2010 at 5:42 pm

Just made these. My kids are loving them.