This Avocado Corn Salad is always a perfect choice! It’s quick and easy to prepare, and has a tasty balance of fresh flavors and nutrition!
Corn is believed to have originated from a Mexican grass called teosinte over 8,700 years ago. Corn was introduced by Christopher Columbus in Europe around the late 1400s.
AuthorpadminCategorySalads & DressingsDifficultyBeginnerThis avocado corn salad is great for any season, it is easy to prepare and healthy recipe made with avocado, corn, tomato, lime juice, and fresh cilantro.
The first step is to boil the corn from the cans and then drain and rinse it.
Use a large bowl to place the drained corn and add in diced avocado, onion, and tomatoes, cilantro and jalapeno pepper.
Using a second bowl, mix together the lime juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, lime zest, and chili flakes.
Then you can add the dressing on top of the salad and mixture well until combined.
You can leave it for an hour so the flavors can mix together.
The salad tastes best if served at room temperature.
Photo credit and source: Erin Morrissey
Ingredients
Directions
The first step is to boil the corn from the cans and then drain and rinse it.
Use a large bowl to place the drained corn and add in diced avocado, onion, and tomatoes, cilantro and jalapeno pepper.
Using a second bowl, mix together the lime juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, lime zest, and chili flakes.
Then you can add the dressing on top of the salad and mixture well until combined.
You can leave it for an hour so the flavors can mix together.
The salad tastes best if served at room temperature.
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Having corn and avocado in your daily diet can bring you many health benefits. Here are just some of them.
Corn is mainly composed of carbs and fairly high in fiber. It also packs a decent amount of low-quality protein.
Health Benefits of Corn
Prevents Anemia
Anemia affects 1.62 billion people Globally. Iron deficiency anemia is the most common type of anemia globally.
Iron is the most important element for blood production.
Corn is rich is in Iron (2.71mg), Folic Acid and Vitamin B6 which helps in the creation of red blood cells in the body.
Gluten-free
Corn is technically a grain, it is also gluten-free. This makes corn a safe option for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance
May Reduce The Risk Of Cancer
Corn helps to reduce the risk of certain cancers such as lung cancer and colon cancer.
Prevents Hemorrhoids
The fiber content of one cup of corn amounts to 18.4% of the daily recommended amount. This aids in alleviating digestive problems such as constipation and hemorrhoids.
Avocado health benefits are extensive and include:
Boost Brain Health and Memory
Avocados may boost brain health and memory, due to its rich oleic acid (or OEA), an omega-9 fatty acid that’s linked to improved cognition.
Avocados Contain More Potassium Than Bananas
Potassium is a nutrient that most people don’t get enough of.
Reduce the Risk of Depression
Avocados may help lower the risk of depression. Eating monounsaturated fats have been shown to reduce depression.
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