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The California Table

California Cuisine with a Coastal Vibe

August 17, 2013 By Lisa Dearen 17 Comments

Bacon, Avocado & Corn Salad

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Fresh sweet corn, creamy avocado, plump tomatoes and smoky bacon. What’s not to love about this salad, adapted from Gaby Dalkin’s new book, Absolutely Avocados?!

This is a great recipe for your end-of-summer BBQs. So if you love avocados and you love a good cookbook, be sure to whip up this recipe before summer comes to an end, and check out Gaby’s cookbook. Let’s eat!

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Bacon, Avocado & Corn Salad
 
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Prep time
20 mins
Cook time
10 mins
Total time
30 mins
 
This summery combination of flavors is adapted from a recipe in Gaby Dalkin's first book, Absolutely Avocados. Try it at your next BBQ!
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
  • 5 strips bacon
  • 6 ears corn, husks removed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large ripe tomato, diced
  • 2 ounces feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 Reed or Haas avocado
  • Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
  1. Cook the bacon according to package directions; optionally, you can microwave the bacon.
  2. Cut the kernels off each ear of corn using a sharp knife. Warm the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, and sauté the corn kernels until golden brown, about five minutes.
  3. Allow the corn kernels and the bacon to cool before proceeding.
  4. Combine the corn kernels, bacon and tomatoes in a medium bowl. Crumble in the feta cheese, add the basil and toss to combine.
  5. Prepare the avocado: cut in half lengthwise and remove the pit. Peel the skin from the avocado meat, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Gently fold the avocado into the salad, squeeze the lemon juice over the salad and serve immediately.
Notes
Adapted from Absolutely Avocados by Gaby Dalkin.
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Comments

  1. Marlene @Nosh My Way says

    August 17, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    I have way to many avocado recipes that I love. Right now I have the Avocado and Chicken Salad stack I love your use of bacon in this salad too.

    Reply
    • Lisa Dearen says

      August 17, 2013 at 9:34 AM

      Bacon makes everything better, for sure. It adds a great smokiness to this dish.

      Reply
  2. Debra Elliott says

    August 17, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    Anything with avocados!

    Reply
    • Lisa Dearen says

      August 17, 2013 at 9:35 AM

      Avocados are definitely always in our kitchen pantry.

      Reply
  3. Debra Elliott says

    August 17, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    Yummy in my tummy!

    Reply
  4. Liz says

    August 17, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    Lisa, what a great salad to make with fresh corn…and adding bacon AND avocados make it even better. My favorite dish with avocados is a BLAT 🙂

    Reply
    • Lisa Dearen says

      August 17, 2013 at 7:16 PM

      I’m with you – I love BLAT’s!

      Reply
  5. Carolsue says

    August 18, 2013 at 12:26 AM

    Bacon, cheese, and avocado sandwiches!

    Reply
  6. Michelle says

    August 18, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    This sounds delicious. I love the addition of bacon!

    Reply
  7. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says

    August 19, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    You basically just put together so many of my favorite things in salad form. You are the greatest, thank you!

    Reply
  8. Caroline says

    August 21, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    Fresh guac!

    Reply
  9. Hezzi-D says

    August 22, 2013 at 4:31 AM

    This sounds like a great summer salad! I love the colors in it too. My favorite avocado recipe is plain old guacamole!

    Reply
  10. Paula @ Vintage Kitchen Notes says

    September 19, 2013 at 3:21 AM

    Wow, this salad is as simple as delicious! Adding feta and bacon to a salad, with no greens, is just my thing. And I’ve heard so much about that book, I’m this close to buying it…

    Reply

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