Ina Garten Avocado Corn Salad Recipe
The Ina Garten Avocado Corn Salad Recipe is fresh, colorful and full of flavor. It is perfect for warm days. This salad combines sweet corn, creamy avocado and bright herbs.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels about 3 ears of corn
- 2 ripe avocados diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cook the Corn
- Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the corn kernels and cook for about three minutes. Drain the corn and let it cool completely before adding it to the salad.
Prepare the Vegetables
- Dice the avocados into small cubes. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half. Finely chop the red onion. Chop the fresh cilantro and parsley. Place all these ingredients in a large bowl.
Make the Dressing
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil and fresh lime juice. Add salt and black pepper. Stir well until the dressing looks smooth and combined.
Combine the Ingredients
- Add the cooled corn to the bowl with the vegetables. Pour the dressing over everything. Gently mix the salad using a spoon. Be careful not to mash the avocado pieces.
Taste and Adjust
- Taste the salad and check the seasoning. Add a little more salt, pepper or lime juice if needed. This step helps balance the flavors perfectly.
Chill Before Serving
- Place the salad in the refrigerator for about ten minutes. Chilling helps the flavors mix well. The salad becomes fresh and refreshing.
Serve and Enjoy
- Remove the salad from the fridge. Give it a gentle stir. Serve it in a bowl or on a platter. Garnish with extra herbs if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh sweet corn for the best flavor.
- Choose ripe but firm avocados.
- Add lime juice to keep avocado from turning brown.
- Mix the salad gently to keep avocado pieces intact.
- Chill the salad briefly before serving.