Avocado Corn Salsa

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This Avocado Corn Salsa dip is a family favorite that we make for every single gathering because it's always a crowd-pleasing, allergy-friendly appetizer or side. Plus it's healthy, flavorful, fresh, and super fast, and easy to make!

a large bowl of avocado salsa with olive, peppers, and corn.

Do you have a go-to, have-to-make, your-friends-just-always-expect-it, kind of a dish? Well, if you don't, once you make this salsa and share it with your friends and family, you will. That's what Avocado Corn Salsa is in our house. This avocado corn dip is a favorite. It's a staple. It's the one thing that is on every party and BBQ menu. Then there's the best part: It's ok for every special diet. It's vegan, it's paleo, it's nut free, and it's gluten free. And most importantly, it's freakin' tasty.

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Ingredients Needed

avocados, red pepper, corn, salt, vinegar, onion, lemon, olives, oregano, olive oil, and pepper on a counter.

Corn - Frozen or fresh is our favorite for this recipe. You can of course also use canned, but if you don't have access to fresh, frozen in our opinion is the next best.
Red Bell Pepper - Red is our favorite but you could also use another sweet bell pepper like yellow or orange. We love the pop of red color!
Black Olives - They add the perfect salty briny touch!
Onion - We love white onion for this, but you could also use a sweet yellow.
Avocados - Make sure your avocados are nice and ripe to add a nice creaminess!
Garlic - Fresh is of course our preferred for this recipe, but you can also use jarred or even garlic powder. See recipe notes for substitutions.
Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, and Apple Cider Vinegar- For a light, bright, slightly acidic tangy dressing.
Salt, Pepper, and Oregano

As with all of our recipes, this Avocado Corn Salsa is fresh, healthy, and bright!

Easy to Make

Even better than how healthy and fresh this corn avocado salsa is, is how fast and easy it is to make!

Step 1: Whisk together the dressing ingredients.

a bowl with olives, red peppers, onion, with dressing being poured in.

Step 2: Add the corn, red pepper, onion, and olives to a large bowl, add the dressing, and mix.

This is where you can stop to prepare this avocado dip in advance. This will store in your fridge well a day in advance! You could also prep the dressing on its own and store it in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Step 3: An hour (or less) before you're ready to serve, add your diced avocados and mix!

This Avocado Corn Salsa is the perfect corn avocado dip! Creamy avocado, soft briny olives, sweet crunchy red peppers and onion, and then a perfectly medium-textured corn all mixed with a dressing that salty, tangy, garlicky, citrusy dressing. Pair it with your favorite flour tortilla chips, corn tortilla chips, pita chips, baguette slices, or if you want an even healthier option, even celery makes a delicious vehicle.

Trust me. If you're looking for a healthy crowd-pleasing snack, This. Is. IT. Did I mention that it's also vegan, gluten free, and paleo? It's truly a crowd-pleasing snack!

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FAQs

What kind of corn can I use?

Any! 16 oz is what we use for this recipe, which is about 2 ears or corn, a little over 1 can, or 1 1/2 cups. We prefer fresh or frozen over canned.

Do I cook the cobs before using fresh?

Yes. Boil or grill your fresh corn on the cobs before removing the kernels from the cobs.

Can I use another bell pepper?

Yup! You can use another sweet bell pepper like yellow or orange. Green isn't right for this recipe.

Can I make this in advance?

Yes! Make everything a day in advance, just add the avocados right before you're ready to serve. You can make the dressing up to 4 days in advance.

How long does it store?