Sweet Corn Salad

This easy and delicious summer corn salad is the perfect way to celebrate summer! This salad is perfect for a picnic or a party with fresh corn, cucumber, sweet onion, tomato, and a tasty dressing. With a delicious and fresh flavor, this salad is the perfect way to get your summer fix!

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Corn Salad with Avocado

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To Make Sweet Corn Salad

Salad Ingredients:

  • 3 Cans Corn (drained)
  • 1 lb. Grape or Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 English Cucumber (diced) 
  • 1 Red Onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper (chopped)
  • 1 12 oz. Jar Marinated Artichoke Hearts
  • 1/2 Cup Fresh Basil Leaves (chopped)

 

Dressing:

  • 1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 
  • 2 -3 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar 
  • 1- 2 Tbs Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed) 
  • 1 Tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp. Salt 
  • 1/2 Tsp. Freshly Ground Black Pepper 
  • (optional: add 1 Tsp Sugar)

Topping:

  • 1 Large Avocado (peeled, pitted and sliced)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Leaves (chopped)
  • Salt and Ground Black Pepper

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Sweet Corn Salad

Corn Salad with Avocado

Looking for an easy perfect side dish for your next get-together or dinner? Try our homemade sweet corn salad recipe. It’s light, refreshing, and is great with anything.

  • Author: Cooking with Shotgun Red
  • Prep Time: 40
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x
  • Category: Sides
  • Method: Fresh
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients:

  • 3 Cans Corn (drained)
  • 1 lb. Grape or Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 English Cucumber (diced)
  • 1 Red Onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper (chopped)
  • 1 12 oz. Jar Marinated Artichoke Hearts
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Basil Leaves (chopped)

Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 23 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • 12 Tbs Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 Tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp. salt
  • 1/2 Tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • (optional: add 1 Tsp sugar)

Topping:

  • 1 Large Avocado (peeled, pitted and sliced)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Leaves (chopped)
  • Salt and Ground Black Pepper

Instructions

  1. Mix all salad ingredients in a large bowl and set aside.
  2. In a small measuring cup, add the dressing ingredients and mix well.
  3. Pour it on the corn salad.
  4. Mix the salad and chill in the refrigerator about 30 minutes.
  5. Remove from the refrigerator and mix again.
  6. Peel and slice the avocado into wedges. Squeeze some lemon juice on them to keep them from turning brown. (you can use lime juice also)
  7. Top with sliced avocado, fresh parsley, and season salt and pepper.
  8. That’s it! A delicious side salad for any occasion.