Dairy-Free Fresh Corn Salad

Bright, zesty, and bursting with summer flavors, this Dairy-Free Fresh Corn Salad is the ultimate side dish for any warm-weather gathering. Grilled corn on the cob is the star of the show, its naturally sweet kernels slightly charred to perfection for a smoky depth. Juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and creamy avocado bring a medley of textures, while fresh cilantro and tangy lime juice tie everything together with vibrant, herbaceous notes. This quick and easy salad is not only free of dairy, but it’s also gluten-free and vegan-friendly, making it a universally crowd-pleasing option. Perfect as a light lunch, barbecue side dish, or taco topping, this versatile recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 Fresh corn on the cob
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 Red onion
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 Lime
• 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 Avocado

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a grill or stovetop grill pan to medium-high heat.

Step 2

Husk the corn and remove any remaining silk strands.

Step 3

Lightly brush each ear of corn with a tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 4

Place the corn on the grill and cook for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the kernels are slightly charred and cooked through.

Step 5

While the corn is grilling, halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the cucumber (if it has tough skin, peel it beforehand).

Step 6

Finely dice the red onion and roughly chop the fresh cilantro leaves.

Step 7

Once the corn has cooled slightly, carefully slice the kernels off the cob and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.

Step 8

Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro to the bowl with the corn.

Step 9

Juice the limes and pour the juice over the salad.

Step 10

Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the bowl and gently toss to combine all ingredients.

Step 11

Dice the avocado and add it to the salad, folding gently to incorporate without mashing the avocado pieces.

Step 12

Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lime juice if necessary.

Step 13

Serve the salad immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to one hour before serving for improved flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1238.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	936.8

Total Fat 55.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1287.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 119.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.7g	0%
Total Sugars 41.4g
Protein 20.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 176.9mg	0%
Iron 5.9mg	0%
Potassium 2917.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.0%

Protein: 7.7%

Carbs: 45.3%