Recipe video above (see how I cut the kernels off!) My favourite corn salad, the one I make most often. Best made with fresh corn but canned is fine too. I love making this with avocado but when it's not available, I use cucumber which adds a great juicy crunch to this. Use lime or lemon for the dressing - both are great!
Prep time: PT10M
Cook time: PT5M
Total time: PT15M
Rating
4.96 stars (43 reviews)
Keywords
Corn Salad
Ingredients
2 corn on the cob ((or 400g / 14 oz canned corn, drained))
1 avocado (, cut into large dice)
200 g / 7 oz cherry tomatoes (, halved (or 2 large tomatoes, cut into large dice))
2 shallots / scallions (, finely sliced or 1 small red onion finely chopped)
1/3 cup finely chopped coriander/cilantro ((or parsley))
2 tbsp lime juice or 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
Categories
Side Salad
Steps
Bring a large pot of water to the boil and cook corn on the cob for 3 minutes. Drain corn, run under cold water to stop cooking further. Once cool to touch, cut corn off the cob. Cool.
Place remaining ingredients in a large bowl, drizzle over lime juice, olive oil and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Toss gently, serve.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 201 g
Calories: 253 kcal
Reviews
Ck on 2026-06-02 (5 stars): Absolutely delicious salad as accompaniment to beef enchiladas!
One small tip to add. Instead of boiling your corn, buy cobs with their husk intact. Pop the two corn cobs in the microwave for four minutes on high. The corn steams in its own juices and comes out even tastier (not to mention - less cleanup), Let it cool for a few minutes before stripping off the husk and silk.
Joel on 2026-02-22 (5 stars): Made this with a steak to make it into a steak salad. Really easy and cheap to make but also filling. Fresh and zesty.
Jane L Hooper on 2025-03-31 (5 stars): This was delicious! Offered as a side with fajitas for those who don’t love chilli flavours.
Donna on 2024-10-06 (5 stars): Have made this recipe loads of times, always a delight. Dill is great I’d you don’t have coriander on hand, and a tin of chickpeas added in bulks it out for surprise guests. Delish.
Camille on 2024-10-04 (5 stars): Love this recipe. I’ve made it but add a can of rinsed black beans
Dawn on 2024-10-03 (5 stars): This is one of my favorite summer salads. So freaking good! Fresh, bright and beautiful dish. I made a vat of it for our family reunion and it was a hit!
Dawn on 2024-10-03 (5 stars): This is one of my favorite summer salads. So freaking good! Fresh, bright and beautiful dish. I made a vat of it for our family reunion and it was a hit!
Kassie on 2024-06-26 (5 stars): I’ve made this recipe over and over again, it’s foul proof and delicious! It’s fresh and you get a lot of nutritious foods in a bright salad!
Kim on 2024-06-20 (5 stars): This salad is tasty and fresh! I would say this salad is perfect for the summer or on hot days. Definitely will make again!
Susan on 2024-06-04 (5 stars): Wonderful salad! Didn't have the best corn but the other ingredients pulled it all together and it ended up very tasty. Thanks!
Victoria on 2024-01-25 (5 stars): This salad is simply sublime. If you like corn and avocado you will love this salad. The corn though cooked still adds a lovely crunch and the avocado is beautifully creamy. It’s just the whole package in a salad.
I doubled the recipe except for the tomatoes, didn’t want them to over power the corn and avocado. Thought that would mean I would get leftovers for lunch the next day… nope, all gone and requests to make more!
Served alongside the Sticky Grilled Chicken and Grilled Garlic Bread and there wasn’t a crumb left at the end of the meal!
Jacquelyn Fessler on 2023-10-08 (5 stars): Wow! This corn and avocado salad was delicious! My whole family loved it! Can’t wait to make again!
Bunny Peters on 2023-03-02 (5 stars): I have made this recipe and my family loves it!!! I have swapped out the tomato for hearts of palm and added chunks of halibut. The halibut was marinated in an orange ancho honey sauce and everyone raves about this salad!!!
ILOVE FOOD on 2022-10-28 (5 stars): You can adjust oil as needed to your preference, in any recipe!
Amy Morgan on 2022-10-05 (5 stars): So good! We subbed chayote squash instead of avocado because that's what we happened to have.
