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Abundance {Recipe: Summer Harvest Salad}

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Give summer a final hurrah with this Summer Harvest salad, bursting with fresh California Avocados, juicy tomatoes and grilled sweet corn. 
Summer Harvest Salad with Avocados, Tomatoes and Grilled Corn

It’s that time of year where if you are un-like me, you have garden abundance. Tomatoes, sweet corn, basil, and so much more coming out your ears.

I say unlike me because I can not keep a garden, or even a house plant, alive to save my life. In fact, I’m probably pretty lucky that I’ve been able to keep my children thriving considering my history with house plants. If there is such a thing as a black thumb, I’ve got it. 

Summer Harvest Salad Ingredients from www.dineanddish.net

Luckily I have awesome neighbors who have back yards lush with growth…gardens with fruit and vegetables a plenty and they share. Yes! They grow enough stuff that they have more than plenty to share! That amazes me. Every time I’ve grown something I’ve had to pluck the one little fruit of my labor off the plant and hoard it just in case there was no more… usually, there was no more.

Bowl of Summer Harvest Salad with Avocado Tomato and Corn on the Cob

So this time of year, I always think about the end of summer and those last bucket loads of garden abundance that come our way. When Labor Day comes around, I like to give those ingredients a grand hurrah. One last chance to put to bed the fine flavors of summer and to look ahead at the more comforting flavors of fall.

And although we eat California Avocados all year round, avocados just speak summer to me… so adding them to our “grand hurrah” meal just makes sense.

This Summer Harvest Salad is loaded with the abundant produce of summer. From juicy grape tomatoes, bursting with flavor, to fresh, creamy California Avocados and of course, grilled sweet corn, this is summer in a bowl. What better way to say goodbye to one of my favorite times of the year and to welcome a new season of abundance? Enjoy!

Summer Harvest Salad with Avocados, Tomatoes and Grilled Corn
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Summer Harvest Salad - Tomatoes, Grilled Corn and Avocados

This Summer Harvest Salad is loaded with abundant produce of summer. Fresh avocados, juicy grape tomatoes and grilled sweet corn provide the most wonderful flavors of the season.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 California Avocados chopped
  • 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes halved
  • 3 ears of grilled sweet corn kernels removed and cob thrown away
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh Basil chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter not margarine, melted
  • 1 pinch Kosher salt
  • Cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place California Avocados, grape tomatoes, sweet corn kernels and basil in a medium bowl. Gently toss.
  • Drizzle butter and lime juice over salad, gently toss again.
  • Sprinkle with Kosher salt and pepper to taste.
  • For best flavor and freshness, serve immediately.

Disclosure: I am honored to be a paid brand ambassador for California Avocados. All opinions expressed are my own!

 

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Comments

    • Kristen says

      Thanks Julie! I’ll admit after I was done taking pictures, I sat down and gobbled a lot of this up. It’s so good – not worth saving for other people in the family to enjoy. I want it all for myself!

  3. Naomi says

    Question? What are the gorgeous purple / black leaf beauties? Sounds delic! If I took out the corn, it would even be paleo (and swap the butter for ghee) ! Kristen for the win!!

      • Naomi says

        no (she says sheepishly). I opted for relationship building as opposed to training. Had a mom over for a glass of wine … her daughter stayed for a sleepover. I’ve got my alarm set for super early to get some time in … better to start the day off with a run vs trying to squeeze it in at the last minute.

        • Kristen says

          Relationship building always gets my vote! Plus, it’s not good for your body to run every other day. You should have a day of strength training or rest in between each run. 🙂

          • Naomi says

            I knew I liked you for a reason 🙂 I am certain it will be easier to get my run time in once school starts. The littlest little gets up at crack-o-dawn each morning which buzzkills THAT opportunity … by the time it cools off again here in Florida, it’s wine-o-clock! Thanks for motivation …. I’ll check in tomorrow!

    • Kristen says

      I did find an accidental basil plant flourishing in an old pot this summer. It was huge – and then I found it and it died. I’ve got GREAT luck 😉

  9. Natalie @ Cooking for My Kids says

    This post made me sad and happy, all at once. Sad to see the summer go. Very, very sad about that. But, happy to think of a new season of abundance. Fall is around the corner, and it always brings so many blessings and fun, family moments, too. Thank you for that little reminder this morning. Love you!

    • Kristen says

      You know how I feel about this – I am so very sad summer is almost over… or that school is starting. But I love Fall too!

  11. Alaina @ Fabtastic Eats says

    This salad sounds so fresh and fantastic! And so colorful! I love it!
    I don’t have a green thumb either…every single time Ive tried to grow something, it fails. I wish I had an overabundance of garden fresh veggies like your neighbors!!

  13. cassie says

    I did a very similar salad for the 4th of July and it was gone so fast. These flavors can’t be beat for summer. Definitely a great way to use up the last of that summer produce. I love it!

  18. Sara says

    Wow, Kristen! Your photos are amazing and the fresh summer salad looks so delicious! Like you… I am super fortunate that my mom and brother both share their organic garden produce with me! I’m scared to grow veggies in the mountains for fear it will attract bears & coyotes! Ha!

  22. TidyMom says

    I made a very similar salad a few weeks ago and ate almost the whole thing myself in one day!! Your pictures are just GORGEOUS K!! LOVE everything about this!

  24. Kim @ Sand & Sisal says

    Yum! I love that you used the black (purple basil). I grew it for the 1st time this year, actually around my mail box! It looks tropical. I love it. It is such a mild and less bitter taste.

  27. Lyndsay Renée says

    The grilled corn and avocado speak to me from this recipe and the entire recipe makes me want to go make this right now! Like you however I will have to reap the bounty of my daughters garden as all I can grow for some reason is Rhubarb and and wild raspberries! You grow lovely recipes Kristen!

  28. Cookin' Canuck says

    You have to love generous neighbors who are also good gardeners. What a beautiful salad this is, Kristen – perfect for showing off all of the wonderful vegetables of summer.

  30. kellypea says

    Just seeing this salad makes me want one myself. I love avocados and always have at least one in my kitchen because life just isn’t the same without them :D. I’ll have to try the basil in the mix. I usually use cilantro. Sounds so delish!

  37. Amanda says

    I am loving this beautiful dish. Your photography is beyond gorgeous… and the ingredients are my FAVS!! My family will be thanking you for bringing some variety to their lives… I tend to make the same stuff over and over. 🙂

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