Best Fiesta Corn Avocado Salad Recipes

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FIESTA CORN AND AVOCADO SALAD



Fiesta Corn and Avocado Salad image

This Fiesta Corn and Avocado Salad is a vibrantly colored, healthy summer recipe that is perfect for picnics, potlucks, and parties!

Provided by Hoorah To Health

Categories     Appetizer     Breakfast     Main Course     Salad     Snack

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups Corn (2-3 ears cooked and removed from the cob)
2-3 Avocados (diced)
15 ounce can Black Beans (drained and rinsed)
1 large Tomato (diced)
1/4 cup Red Onion (finely diced)
1 Jalapeno Pepper (seeded and finely diced)
1 Lime (juiced)
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Cilantro (fresh)
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
pinch Cayenne Pepper

Steps:

  • Add all of the ingredients to a bowl and combine.
  • Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Stir prior to serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 16 ., Calories 114 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 39 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 2 g

FIESTA CORN AND AVOCADO SALAD



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Fiesta Avocado Corn Salad with fresh herbs, jalapeño, toasted pumpkin seeds, and creamy dressing. A slam-dunk summer side dish, this 30 minute salad will be star of any cookout or potluck.

Provided by Jamie Vespa MS, RD

Categories     Salad/Side Dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 ears of corn, husked
4 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
3 Tbsp. rice vinegar
2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
1 grated garlic clove
3/4 tsp. ground sumac ((sub paprika))
3/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided
1/2 tsp. black pepper, divided
1 small shallot, thinly sliced into rings ((about 3 to 4 Tbsp.))
2 medium (or 3 small) ripe avocados, peeled and cut into small cubes
1 jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
3 Tbsp. fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
1/4 cup roasted, salted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
3 to 4 Tbsp. crumbled Cotija cheese ((sub feta or goat cheese))

Steps:

  • Add 1 Tbsp. of the oil to a large cast-iron skillet (or grill pan) over medium-high heat. Once hot, add 3 ears of corn, roll in oil, and let sit, undisturbed, for 4 minutes, until bottoms are lightly charred. Toss, and continue cooking in 3 minute intervals, until the corn is charred to your liking (about 12 mins total). Set aside and let cool. *Note: the remaining two ears of corn remain raw, which gives the salad more texture.
  • Meanwhile, prepare dressing by combining remaining 3 Tbsp. olive oil, rice vinegar, mayonnaise, garlic, sumac (or paprika), 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. black pepper in a bowl; whisk to combine. Stir in shallots and set aside.
  • Once the charred corn is cool enough to handle, carefully cut the kernels from the cob and transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Cut the kernels from the remaining 2 ears of raw corn and add to bowl, along with diced avocado, jalapeño, basil, mint, pumpkin seeds, Cotija cheese, remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. black pepper.Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine. Garnish with extra herbs, seeds, and cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 kcal, Protein 8 g, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 2 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 420 mg, ServingSize 0.66 cup

CORN AND AVOCADO SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Kosher salt
4 ears of corn, shucked
4 ripe Hass avocados, seeded, peeled, and 1/2-inch diced
Juice of 1 lemon
2 pints grape tomatoes, sliced in half lengthwise
2 red bell peppers, seeded and 1/2-inch diced
1 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup seeded and minced jalapeno peppers, seeded
1 lime, zested
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 cup good olive oil
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the corn for 3 minutes until the starchiness is just gone. Drain and immerse the corn in ice water to stop the cooking and to set the color. When the corn is cool, cut the kernels off the cob, cutting close to the cob, and place them in a large bowl.
  • Toss the avocados with the lemon juice and add them to the bowl with the corn. Add the tomatoes, red peppers, onion, jalapeno peppers and lime zest to the bowl.
  • Whisk the lime juice, olive oil, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, black pepper, garlic, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl and pour over the vegetables. Toss well. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

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