Corn Avocado Cucumber Salad
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This Corn Avocado Cucumber Salad with sweet tomatoes is a fresh summer salad or as a side dish. Packed full of fresh corn, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, ripe avocados, fresh herbs, and the best part is it’s ready in just about 10-15 minutes. You’ll love eating this perfect simple recipe for the summer months.
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Why I love this Avocado Corn Salad recipe
A bright, fresh, and flavor-packed salad, cucumber corn avocado salad is the perfect side dish for summer barbecues, potlucks, or a quick healthy lunch. Sweet summer corn kernels, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and a zesty dressing come together in a colorful medley that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Whether you serve it alongside grilled meats or enjoy it as a plant-based main, this salad is a crowd-pleaser that works in any season — but especially shines during peak corn season.
Heather’s Notes
- Perfect for summer gatherings – Light, refreshing, and full of color, this salad is made for backyard cookouts, picnics, and potlucks.
- Nutrient-rich and satisfying – This easy avocado cucumber salad is packed with fiber, healthy fats, and vitamins from the avocado, cucumber, and corn, it’s a dish that tastes as good as it is good for you.
- Quick and easy to make – With just a few fresh ingredients and a simple dressing, this salad can be ready in 15 minutes.
- Versatile flavor profile – Works well as a side for grilled chicken, fish, steak, or even as a topping for tacos and grain bowls.
Salad Ingredients
- Cherry Tomatoes or Grape Tomatoes
- Raw Corn
- Avocado
- English Cucumber
- Fresh Cilantro
- Fresh Lime Juice
Substitutions & Variations
- Corn options – Grill corn for a smoky flavor, canned corn for convenience, or frozen corn when fresh isn’t in season.
- Avocado swap – Replace avocado with diced mango for a sweet tropical twist.
- Cucumber choices – Swap English cucumber for Persian cucumbers or peeled garden crunchy cucumber.
- Fresh herbs – Switch cilantro for parsley, fresh basil, mint, or dill depending on preference.
- Protein boost – Add grilled chicken, shrimp, chickpeas, or black beans for a heartier meal.
- Cheese lovers – Sprinkle crumbled feta, cotija, or goat cheese for extra creaminess and tang.
- Spice it up – Add diced jalapeño, red pepper flakes, or a pinch of cayenne for heat.
- Citrus twist – Swap lime juice for lemon juice or add a splash of orange juice for subtle sweetness.
- Dress it differently – Try a honey-lime vinaigrette, creamy cilantro dressing, or avocado yogurt sauce instead of olive oil and lime.
- Extra crunch – Toss in sunflower seeds, pepitas, or chopped nuts before serving.
How to Make Corn Tomato Avocado Salad
In a large bowl add halved ripe tomatoes, sweet corn kernels, diced creamy avocado, English cucumber slices, minced cilantro, olive oil, fresh squeezed lime juice, salt and black pepper, and mix to combine. Give it a taste and add more lime juice, Kosher salt or black pepper, if desired. Serve right away for the best flavor but it will be just as delicious the next day.
Find printable step-by-step instructions are below.
Tips for Storing
- Refrigerate promptly – Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Keep avocado fresh – If storing for later, toss the avocado pieces in extra lime juice before mixing into the salad to slow browning.
- Store dressing separately – For maximum freshness, store the dressing apart from the vegetables and combine just before serving.
- Avoid freezing – This salad does not freeze well due to the high water content of the cucumber and the creamy texture of avocado.
FAQs
You can prepare the salad a few hours in advance, but for best results, add the avocado just before serving to prevent browning. The rest of the ingredients can be prepped ahead and stored separately.
Yes, canned corn works well in this recipe. Just drain it thoroughly and pat dry to remove excess moisture before adding it to the salad.
If cilantro isn’t your favorite, try fresh parsley, basil, or dill for a different flavor profile that still pairs well with the other ingredients.
Yes, this recipe is naturally vegan and gluten-free, making it suitable for a wide range of diets without any modifications.
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Corn Avocado Cucumber Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh sweet corn kernels, or thawed frozen corn
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ English cucumber, half moon slices
- 3 tbsp minced cilantro
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- kosher salt, to taste
- black pepper, freshly ground , to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl add tomatoes, corn kernels, diced avocado, cucumbers, minced cilantro, olive oil, and fresh lime juice and mix to combine. Season with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Taste the mixture and add more lime juice, kosher salt or black pepper, if desired.
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Heather is a recipe developer and content creator living in Vancouver, Washington. She started Farmgirl Gourmet in 2006, almost 20 years ago, as a way to share recipes with friends and family. Heather is also the co-founder of Spiceology , a unique spice company, which she started in 2013. She shares family friendly recipes for easy everyday meals with a gourmet twist.
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