Corn & Avocado Salad with Cilantro Onion Olive Oil

Fresh, colorful, and packed with summer flavor, this Corn & Avocado Salad with Cilantro Onion Olive Oil is the kind of easy recipe you'll want to make all season long. Sweet corn, creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, crisp bell pepper, red onion, black beans, and fresh cilantro come together with a bright dressing made with Cilantro Onion Olive Oil.

Whether you're planning a backyard barbecue, looking for an easy side dish for grilled chicken or fish, or simply need a fresh lunch idea, this corn and avocado salad is quick to prepare and full of texture and flavor.

A Fresh Summer Corn and Avocado Salad

There is something irresistible about the combination of sweet corn and creamy avocado. Add ripe tomatoes, fresh lime, cilantro, and a flavorful olive oil, and you have a salad that tastes like summer in every bite.

Our Cilantro Onion Olive Oil is especially delicious in this recipe because its savory onion flavor and fresh cilantro notes complement the vegetables without overpowering them. Instead of using several different seasonings, the flavored olive oil helps bring the whole salad together with one simple ingredient.

What You'll Need

• Fresh or grilled corn
• Ripe avocados
• Cherry or grape tomatoes
• Green bell pepper
• Red onion
• Black beans
• Fresh cilantro
• Fresh lime juice
• Cilantro Onion Olive Oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Why Cilantro Onion Olive Oil Works So Well

A good olive oil can completely change a simple vegetable salad. Cilantro Onion Olive Oil adds an herbaceous, savory flavor that pairs naturally with corn, avocado, tomatoes, beans, and lime.

It also makes this recipe incredibly easy. Whisk the olive oil with fresh lime juice, a little salt, and black pepper and you have a simple homemade dressing in just a few minutes.

Fresh Corn or Grilled Corn?

Either one works beautifully. Fresh corn gives the salad a sweet, crisp bite, while grilled corn adds a slightly smoky flavor that makes this salad especially good for cookouts and summer dinners.

If you're already grilling dinner, simply place a few ears of corn on the grill, let them cool slightly, and slice the kernels from the cob before adding them to the salad.

How to Make Corn & Avocado Salad

Start by combining the corn, tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, black beans, and cilantro in a large bowl.

In a small bowl, whisk together the Cilantro Onion Olive Oil, fresh lime juice, salt, and black pepper.

Pour the dressing over the vegetables and gently toss everything together. Add the avocado last so the pieces stay nice and chunky instead of becoming mashed into the salad.

Taste and adjust the lime juice, salt, or pepper before serving.

What to Serve with Corn and Avocado Salad

This fresh summer salad makes a wonderful side dish for:

• Grilled chicken
• Grilled shrimp
• Fish tacos
• Steak
• Burgers
• BBQ chicken
• Grilled salmon
• Quesadillas

You can also spoon it over greens for an easy lunch or serve it with tortilla chips as a chunky corn and avocado salsa.

Make It Your Own

This is an easy recipe to customize depending on what you have available. Try adding diced cucumber, jalapeño, queso fresco, feta cheese, or grilled zucchini. For a heartier salad, add grilled chicken or shrimp.

If you enjoy a little extra acidity, another splash of lime juice just before serving makes all of the fresh flavors pop.

Tips for the Best Avocado Corn Salad

• Choose avocados that are ripe but still firm enough to dice.
• Add the avocado just before serving to help it maintain its shape.
• Drain and rinse the black beans thoroughly.
• Let grilled corn cool before adding it to the salad.
• Use fresh lime juice for the brightest flavor.
• Add extra Cilantro Onion Olive Oil to taste just before serving.

A Simple Salad for Summer Entertaining

One of the best things about this recipe is how easily it fits into a summer menu. The vegetables can be prepared ahead of time, and the dressing takes only minutes to whisk together. Wait until shortly before serving to add the avocado for the freshest presentation.

The combination of yellow corn, green avocado, red tomatoes, purple onion, black beans, and fresh cilantro also makes this an especially beautiful dish for parties and outdoor gatherings.

Discover Cilantro Onion Olive Oil

If you love recipes that are simple but packed with flavor, Cilantro Onion Olive Oil is a wonderful addition to your kitchen. Try it in salad dressings, marinades, tacos, roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, rice bowls, and fresh salsas.

Stop by The Little Shop of Olive Oils to taste our oils and balsamics and discover new ways to use them in everyday cooking.

Corn & Avocado Salad with Cilantro Onion Olive Oil Recipe

Sweet corn, creamy avocado, tomatoes, black beans, peppers, red onion, and cilantro are tossed with a simple lime and Cilantro Onion Olive Oil dressing for an easy summer salad that's perfect for cookouts, lunches, and weeknight dinners.