Easy Mexican Street Corn Avocado Toast for Dinner
Craving the vibrant flavors of Mexico? This Easy Mexican Street Corn Avocado Toast is your solution. After making this many times, I’ve perfected the balance of creamy and tangy. The crispy toast and fresh corn salsa will make your taste buds dance. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Mediterranean Side Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette and Iced Blue Tea Latte Recipe with Vanilla Cold Foam.
Why This Easy Mexican Street Corn Avocado Toast for Dinner Is Pure Comfort
- Perfect balance of creamy and tangy
- Better than takeout
- Easy weeknight dinner
- Customizable with your favorite toppings
What You'll Need for Easy Mexican Street Corn Avocado Toast for Dinner
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Avocado
- Corn
- Lime
- Cilantro
- Red onion
- Jalapeño
- Bread
- Salt
- Pepper
- Chili powder
- Lime juice
- Mayonnaise
- Optional: Crumbled feta
- Optional: Sliced radishes
- Optional: Drizzle of hot sauce
đź“ť Ingredient Notes
- Corn: Fresh or frozen corn works. If using frozen, thaw first.
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How to Make Easy Mexican Street Corn Avocado Toast for Dinner
- Prepare Corn Salsa: Mix corn, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Toast Bread: Toast bread slices in a skillet until crispy.
- Mash Avocado: Mash avocado with mayonnaise, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble: Spread avocado mixture on toast, top with corn salsa and desired toppings.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Mexican Street Corn Avocado Toast for Dinner
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overmash the avocado. Leave some chunks for texture.
- : For a spicier version, add more jalapeño or a drizzle of hot sauce.
- : Make it a meal by adding a fried egg or some black beans on the side.
Storing & Reheating Easy Mexican Street Corn Avocado Toast for Dinner
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: The corn salsa can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Freezing Easy Mexican Street Corn Avocado Toast for Dinner
Not suitable for freezing.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 5-7 minutes. Microwave: Reheating in the microwave may cause the bread to lose its crispiness.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a vegan version, use vegan mayonnaise.
- Best substitution: No substitutions for the avocado, it's the star of the show!
- Make-ahead: Prepare the corn salsa ahead of time, but assemble just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe is easily scalable. Just adjust the ingredients proportionally.
- Troubleshooting: If your avocado is too hard, let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before using.
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Easy Mexican Street Corn Avocado Toast for Dinner
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Avocado
- Corn
- Lime
- Cilantro
- Red onion
- Jalapeño
- Bread
Seasonings
- Salt
- Pepper
- Chili powder
- Lime juice
- Mayonnaise
Optional Toppings
- Crumbled feta
- Sliced radishes
- Drizzle of hot sauce
Instructions
- Prepare Corn Salsa: Mix corn, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Toast Bread: Toast bread slices in a skillet until crispy.
- Mash Avocado: Mash avocado with mayonnaise, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble: Spread avocado mixture on toast, top with corn salsa and desired toppings.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a vegan version, use vegan mayonnaise.
- Best substitution: No substitutions for the avocado, it's the star of the show!
- Make-ahead: Prepare the corn salsa ahead of time, but assemble just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe is easily scalable. Just adjust the ingredients proportionally.
- Troubleshooting: If your avocado is too hard, let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before using.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Not suitable for freezing.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 5-7 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheating in the microwave may cause the bread to lose its crispiness.
- Make ahead: The corn salsa can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 9g
- Fat: 28g
- Carbs: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Cholesterol: 10mg
- Sat. Fat: 4g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Mexican Street Corn Avocado Toast for Dinner FAQs
Yes, it can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in the fridge.
Avocados ripen at room temperature. If yours is too hard, let it sit at room temp for 10-15 minutes before using.
Yes, drained and rinsed canned corn can be used as a substitute for fresh or frozen.
Use vegan mayonnaise instead of regular mayonnaise.
Yes, toast the bread in the air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for 3-5 minutes on each side.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Mexican Street Corn Avocado Toast for Dinner and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
