Summer corn salad recipe for Father's Day

fresh corn

🥗Healthier: frozen corn

💰Cheaper: canned corn

Frozen corn retains sweetness and is often less expensive.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed avocado

💰Cheaper: none

Mashed avocado offers similar creaminess at lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable while maintaining a neutral flavor.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: none

Lemon juice provides similar acidity and flavor.

Shuck the fresh corn and remove kernels from the cob using a sharp knife.

Chop the cherry tomatoes in half and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Dice the red onion and cucumber, adding them to the bowl with tomatoes.

Chop the bell pepper and cilantro, then add to the mixing bowl.

In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice and olive oil until combined.

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Gently toss all ingredients together until evenly coated.

Cube the avocado and add it last to avoid mashing.

Serve immediately.

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