Corn, Avocado and Tomato Salad

This is a wonderful recipe that I found online courtesy of Paula Deen.  It is an excellent summer salad that won't disappoint.  It is a great stand alone dish or a nice complement to grilled meat.  My husband, David, absolutely loves it and I can barely keep him from licking the bowl clean!

**Few variations:  I put the zest and juice of one whole lime in mine.  Also, this would be great with a can of black bean, rinsed and drained.  I've also seen other recipes similar to this with basil and mozzarella cheese.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked corn, fresh or frozen

• 1 avocado, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup finely diced red onion

Dressing:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Combine the corn, avocado, tomatoes and onion in a large glass bowl. Mix together the dressing ingredients in another bowl, pour over the salad, and gently toss to mix.