A crisp, colorful, no-cook salad with creamy avocado, crumbled feta, fresh dill, and sweet corn — all tossed in a bright lime and apple cider vinaigrette. Summer freshness in under 10 minutes.
Servings
6
Prep time
10 min
Cook time
None
Total time
10 min
Ingredients — 6 servings
| Ingredient | Quantity | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Dressing | ||
| Lime juice | 2½ | tbsp |
| Extra-virgin olive oil | 2 | tbsp |
| Apple cider vinegar | 1½ | tbsp |
| Garlic clove, minced | 1 | — |
| Salt & freshly ground black pepper | — | to taste |
| Salad | ||
| English cucumber, thinly sliced into half moons | 1 | — |
| Small red onion, thinly sliced | ½ | — |
| Fresh dill, chopped | ¼ | cup |
| Frozen baby corn kernels, thawed (optional) | ¼ | cup |
| Large avocado, pitted, peeled, and diced | 1 | — |
| Feta cheese, crumbled (preferably sheep's milk) | ½ | cup |
Directions
1
Make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth and emulsified. Set aside.
2
Assemble the salad. In a large bowl, combine the cucumber slices, red onion, dill, and corn. Gently fold in the diced avocado and crumbled feta, taking care not to mash the avocado.
3
Dress and serve. Drizzle the lime vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly. Serve immediately for the freshest result.
Cook's notes
Fold gently
Avocado bruises easily — use a large spoon or spatula and fold with a light hand rather than stirring vigorously. Keeping the diced pieces intact gives the salad its satisfying creamy contrast against the crisp cucumber.
Serve straight away
This salad is best eaten immediately after dressing — the avocado will oxidize and the cucumber will release water over time. If prepping ahead, keep the dressing separate and toss just before serving.
Sheep's milk feta makes a difference
Sheep's milk feta is creamier and more tangy than the blended cow's milk variety — it crumbles beautifully and holds up in the salad without turning grainy. Worth seeking out if you can find it.
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Amount | Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 192 kcal | Saturated fat | 4 g |
| Protein | 3 g | Cholesterol | 11 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 9 g | Sodium | 171 mg |
| Dietary fiber | 5 g | Calcium | 81 mg |
| Total sugars | 2 g | Vitamin C | 10 mg |
| Total fat | 17 g | Potassium | 409 mg |
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