Name: Avocado Corn Salad Boats
Ingredients: 3 large, ripe avocados, halved and pitted: These form the edible “boats” and contribute a rich, creamy texture and healthy fats to the salad. Ensure they are ripe but still firm enough to hold their shape.; 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (if frozen, thawed): Provides sweetness and a delightful textural pop. Grilled corn adds a lovely smoky dimension if you have the time.; 1 red bell pepper, finely diced: Adds a sweet crunch and vibrant color. You can substitute with yellow or orange bell pepper for variety.; ½ cup red onion, finely diced: Offers a sharp, pungent bite that balances the creaminess of the avocado and sweetness of the corn. Soaking diced onion in cold water for 10 minutes can mellow its flavor if desired.; 1 jalapeño, minced (seeds removed for less heat, optional): Introduces a touch of spice. Adjust the amount or omit entirely based on your heat preference.; ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus extra for garnish: Lends a bright, herbaceous, and quintessentially fresh flavor that ties the salad together.; ¼ cup lime juice, freshly squeezed (from about 2 limes): The acidic component that brightens all the flavors and helps prevent the avocado from browning too quickly.; 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin: Adds richness to the dressing and helps meld the flavors.; ½ teaspoon ground cumin: Provides a warm, earthy undertone that complements the corn and avocado beautifully.; Salt, to taste: Enhances all the other flavors.; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste: Adds a subtle spicy kick.; Optional additions: ½ cup black beans (rinsed and drained) for added protein and fiber, or ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese or feta cheese for a salty tang.

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3 large, ripe avocados, halved and pitted: These form the edible “boats” and contribute a rich, creamy texture and healthy fats to the salad. Ensure they are ripe but still firm enough to hold their shape.
1 ½ cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (if frozen, thawed): Provides sweetness and a delightful textural pop. Grilled corn adds a lovely smoky dimension if you have the time.
1 red bell pepper, finely diced: Adds a sweet crunch and vibrant color. You can substitute with yellow or orange bell pepper for variety.
½ cup red onion, finely diced: Offers a sharp, pungent bite that balances the creaminess of the avocado and sweetness of the corn. Soaking diced onion in cold water for 10 minutes can mellow its flavor if desired.
1 jalapeño, minced (seeds removed for less heat, optional): Introduces a touch of spice. Adjust the amount or omit entirely based on your heat preference.
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus extra for garnish: Lends a bright, herbaceous, and quintessentially fresh flavor that ties the salad together.
¼ cup lime juice, freshly squeezed (from about 2 limes): The acidic component that brightens all the flavors and helps prevent the avocado from browning too quickly.
2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin: Adds richness to the dressing and helps meld the flavors.
½ teaspoon ground cumin: Provides a warm, earthy undertone that complements the corn and avocado beautifully.
Salt, to taste: Enhances all the other flavors.
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste: Adds a subtle spicy kick.
Optional additions: ½ cup black beans (rinsed and drained) for added protein and fiber, or ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese or feta cheese for a salty tang.

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Instructions

Prepare the Avocado Boats: Gently scoop out the flesh from each avocado half, leaving about a ¼-inch thick shell. Be careful not to puncture the skin. Dice the scooped-out avocado flesh and place it into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Immediately drizzle about 1 tablespoon of the lime juice over the diced avocado and the inside of the avocado shells to prevent browning. Set the shells aside.
Cook the Corn (if using fresh and not grilling): If using fresh corn on the cob, you can boil it for 3-5 minutes until tender, or grill it for a smoky flavor. Once cooked, let it cool slightly, then carefully cut the kernels off the cob. If using frozen corn, ensure it’s fully thawed and drained of any excess water.
Combine Salad Ingredients: To the bowl with the diced avocado, add the corn kernels, finely diced red bell pepper, finely diced red onion, minced jalapeño (if using), and chopped fresh cilantro.
Make the Dressing: In a small separate bowl, whisk together the remaining lime juice, olive oil, and ground cumin. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to your liking.
Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the avocado and vegetable mixture in the larger bowl. Gently fold everything together with a spatula or large spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the avocado too mushy. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary – you might want more salt, lime juice, or a pinch more cumin.
Fill the Avocado Boats: Carefully spoon the corn and avocado salad mixture back into the reserved avocado shells, mounding it slightly.
Garnish and Serve: Garnish the filled avocado boats with a little extra chopped cilantro, and if desired, a sprinkle of cotija cheese or a tiny dash of chili powder for color. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: one normal portion
Calories: 320