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Avocado Tomato Corn Salad (Printable Version)

Vibrant salad with creamy avocado, sweet corn, juicy tomatoes and bright lime dressing. Ready in 10 minutes.

# Ingredients:

→ Salad Base

01 - 2 cups romaine lettuce, shredded
02 - 1 cup corn kernels, cooked
03 - 2 large ripe avocados, diced
04 - 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
05 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

→ Lime Dressing

06 - 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
11 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
12 - 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)

# Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, toss together the shredded lettuce, cooked corn, diced avocado, halved tomatoes and thinly sliced red onion, ensuring even distribution of all components.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk fresh lime juice with olive oil, chopped cilantro or parsley, salt, red chili flakes, cumin and optional minced garlic until fully emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing evenly over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients without mashing the avocado.
04 - Taste and add extra salt if desired. Serve immediately as a refreshing side or with grilled proteins like chicken, fish or shrimp, or with tacos and fajitas for a complete meal.

# Notes:

01 - Use ripe avocados for optimal creaminess and flavor
02 - Boiling fresh corn in milk before cutting kernels enhances sweetness and tenderness
03 - Mix the dressing thoroughly to emulsify oil and lime juice for a smooth coating
04 - Store leftovers in refrigerator and consume within one day as avocado browns quickly
05 - Sprinkle avocado with extra lime juice before refrigerating to slow browning