Low Fat Fresh Corn Salad with Avocado and Lime

Brighten up your table with this Low Fat Fresh Corn Salad with Avocado and Lime—a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that’s as refreshing as it is satisfying. This no-cook recipe combines the sweet crunch of fresh corn kernels, the creaminess of ripe avocado, and the zesty kick of freshly squeezed lime juice. Tossed together with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp red bell pepper, and aromatic cilantro, this salad is lightly dressed with a drizzle of olive oil and perfectly seasoned with salt and black pepper. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s the ultimate quick and healthy side dish or light main course. Gluten-free, vegetarian, and bursting with bold summer flavors, this salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or easy weeknight meals. Serve chilled for a refreshing bite that tastes as good as it looks!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh corn kernels
• 1 whole large ripe avocado
• 1 whole red bell pepper
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.25 whole red onion
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 whole lime
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the fresh corn. If using fresh corn on the cob, carefully slice the kernels off the cob to measure two cups.

Step 2

Dice the red bell pepper into small pieces, approximately 0.5 cm cubes.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes.

Step 4

Finely dice the red onion.

Step 5

Chop the fresh cilantro leaves coarsely.

Step 6

Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and dice the flesh into cubes.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, and diced red onion. Stir gently to mix.

Step 8

Add the diced avocado into the bowl with the vegetables. Sprinkle the chopped cilantro over the top.

Step 9

Juice the limes and pour the fresh lime juice over the salad.

Step 10

Drizzle the olive oil over the ingredients, and then season with salt and black pepper.

Step 11

Gently toss all ingredients together until well mixed, ensuring the avocado retains its shape as much as possible.

Step 12

Refrigerate for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld, or serve immediately for maximum freshness.

Step 13

Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or enjoy as a light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1118.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	919.3

Total Fat 49.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1285.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 124.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.8g	0%
Total Sugars 38.3g
Protein 21.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 139.2mg	0%
Iron 5.7mg	0%
Potassium 2991.2mg	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: 43.5%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 48.2%