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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Amanda — June 9, 2010 at 1:10 pm

wow! looks yummy to me. 🙂Service Express
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Sunshine — June 9, 2010 at 1:13 pm

So at first I was concerned that it had corn in it. Then I saw that those little yellowy looking things were garlic. Now I’m sold! I’ll be making this for my best friend’s surprise birthday party BBQ. Thanks so much!
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ErinsFoodFiles — June 9, 2010 at 2:20 pm

Looks awesome!
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Mandy — June 9, 2010 at 4:22 pm

That looks YUMMY! I am totally making this!
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Elina — June 9, 2010 at 8:35 pm

This looks more like a cooked salsa. I bet it’s delicious 🙂
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Fun and Fearless in Beantown — June 9, 2010 at 9:06 pm

This looks really fresh and easy to make! Thanks for sharing!
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bcallegra — June 10, 2010 at 2:41 am

This is going to be a funny comment coming from me, for those who know me well. This recipe looks great, and I’m a person that hates regular ketchup! As one of the other commenters mentioned, this looks more like a salsa topping which is what I’m hoping for. Also, funny that you mentioned grills since we just purchased our first grill – perfect opportunity to try this recipe!
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Ma What's 4 dinner — June 10, 2010 at 1:00 pm

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Ma What's 4 dinner — June 10, 2010 at 1:02 pm

This looks soooooo yummy. I’m always looking for something new to spread on burgers, it is grilling season after all, well not today, but still.

Lots of yummy love,
Alex aka Ma, What’s For Dinner
http://www.mawhats4dinner.com
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giz — June 10, 2010 at 7:08 pm

Thanks for visiting our blog. I like your version of bacon wrapped dates – have to try that too. Also love easy condiment making – looks fabulous
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Jennifer Sikora — June 14, 2010 at 5:36 pm

I just found your blog! OH my gosh!! You have the best looking recipes!

I am trying this ketchup out!

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