Mexican Corn Avocado Salad
This Mexican corn avocado salad combines charred sweet corn, creamy avocado, jalapeño, cotija cheese, and cilantro in a zesty Tajín lime honey dressing. An easy, fresh summer side dish ready in 22 minutes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 325kcal
Ingredients
The Salad
- 4 ears sweet corn grilled and kernels removed (or 3 cups fire-roasted frozen corn, thawed)
- 2 semi-ripe avocados diced
- 1 jalapeño seeded and finely diced
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese or crumbled feta
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
The Dressing
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 to 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp Tajín seasoning or more to taste
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Lightly brush the corn with olive oil and season with a pinch of salt. Grill over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly charred on all sides. Alternatively, cook in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until golden and slightly charred. If using frozen fire-roasted corn, thaw according to package directions.
- Let the corn cool slightly, then cut the kernels off the cob.
- In a large bowl, combine the corn kernels, diced avocado, diced jalapeño, cotija cheese, and chopped cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, and Tajín until combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated. Taste and adjust with additional Tajín, lime juice, or salt as desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use semi-ripe avocados rather than fully ripe. They hold their shape when diced and tossed rather than breaking down into the dressing.
- Add the avocado last and toss gently so the pieces stay intact throughout the salad.
- Fire-roasted frozen corn is an excellent off-season substitute that skips the grilling entirely while still delivering a smoky flavor.
- This salad is best assembled and eaten immediately. If making ahead, keep the avocado and dressing separate and combine right before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 298mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 8g