This Vietnamese inspired tomato corn salad is an easy and quick dish to throw together. Heirloom tomatoes, corn, and avocados are tossed together with some Vietnamese dipping sauce, making it the perfect balance of sweet and salty. Eat it for a wholesome lunch or as an appetizer for weeknight dinners!

Tomato corn salad on a white plate.

I wanted to post this fun, simple Vietnamese-inspired salad I’ve been eating a lot for lunch. It’s so easy to throw together in an instant, and only includes 5 ingredients! Heirloom tomatoes, avocados, and corn are mixed together and then topped with a pinch of salt and a drizzle of nuoc cham. Just like in my goi ga recipe, my Vietnamese dipping sauce makes for the perfect salad dressing.

heirloom tomatoes, corn, nuoc cham, and avocado

Ingredients, Substitutions & Adjustments

  • Tomatoes – I used heirloom tomatoes for this salad recipe, but you can use any kind of tomatoes you can find!
  • Avocado and corn – Both add freshness to this summer salad. If you can’t find fresh corn, use canned corn.
  • Salt for seasoning
  • Vietnamese dipping sauce (nuoc cham) – This sauce is a great balance of sweet and salty. Grab my recipe with all the substitutions and adjustments here!
A close up of heirloom tomatoes

How to make this Vietnamese inspired tomato corn salad

Cover 1 head of corn with wet paper towels and microwave for 5 minutes. Cut the kernels off the corn and add them to a large bowl. Next, cut 16 oz of heirloom tomatoes and 1 avocado. Add them to the bowl. Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the top. Finally, drizzle 1/4 cup of Vietnamese dipping sauce over the top. Toss the salad until well mixed and serve!

Tossed together tomato corn salad

How do you store this tomato corn salad?

The best way to store this salad is to store each component separately in the fridge and then put it together before you serve. The tomato and corn will last ~1 week and the avocado will last a few days, depending how ripe it is. If you’ve already made the salad, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Tomato corn salad on a white dish.
Tomato corn salad on a white plate.

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Tomato corn salad on a white plate.

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15-Minute Vietnamese Inspired Tomato Corn Salad

This yummy 15 minute tomato corn salad has a little bit of a Vietnamese flair. Tomatoes, corn, and avocado are tossed together with Vietnamese dipping sauce (nuoc cham) to create a yummy, weeknight dish.
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Ingredients
 
 

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  • Make the Vietnamese dipping sauce, and set aside.
  • Cover 1 head of corn with a wet paper towel and microwave for 5 minutes. Cut the kernels off the corn and add them to a large bowl.
  • Cut 16 oz of heirloom tomatoes and 1 avocado. Add them to the bowl.
  • Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the top.
  • Finally, drizzle 1/4 cup of Vietnamese dipping sauce over the top.
  • Toss the salad until well mixed and serve!
Serving: 1plate, Calories: 212kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10g, Sodium: 708mg, Potassium: 1026mg, Fiber: 9g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 2037IU, Vitamin C: 41mg, Calcium: 35mg, Iron: 1mg
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