Fresh Salad with Avocado, Sweetcorn and Cherry Tomatoes

This fresh and colourful salad is a perfect choice for a light lunch, healthy dinner or a delicious side dish. Combining crunchy lettuce, sweetcorn, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado and fresh vegetables, it offers a wonderful balance of flavours and textures.

It is quick and easy to prepare, requires no cooking and is perfect for anyone who enjoys fresh, nutritious and colourful meals.

Ingredients

1 small lettuce or half a large iceberg lettuce
1 tin of sweetcorn (approximately 150–200 g, drained)
1 avocado
150–200 g cherry tomatoes
1 cucumber
1 carrot
1–2 tbsp olive oil
Juice of half a lemon
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Dried mixed herbs (optional)

Instructions

Wash and dry all the vegetables thoroughly.
Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cucumber into rounds or small pieces.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
Peel the carrot and slice it thinly or grate it.
Peel the avocado, remove the stone and cut it into small cubes.
Add the drained sweetcorn to the bowl.
Season with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper and dried herbs.
Gently toss everything together, taking care not to mash the avocado.

Serving Suggestions

Serve immediately while the vegetables are fresh and crunchy. This salad goes beautifully with grilled chicken breast or fish, or you can enjoy it on its own as a light and satisfying meal.

Enjoy your fresh and delicious salad!