corn, avocado, and tomato salad

I'm on day 8 of the 17 day diet (I know, I know...but it has been a good way to hit the "reset" button on my eating habits).  I am already making plans for day 18.  First up is my favorite summer salad.  I'm going to eat a Jethro-sized bowl of it.  Probably add some whole wheat pita chips too. I . cannot . wait.

Corn, Avocado, and Tomato Salad (slightly adapted from a Paula Dean Recipe)

• 2 cups frozen corn (I like Trader Joe's corn)
• 1 avocado, cut into cubes
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup finely diced red onion

Add the following dressing

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

The pita chips are easy too.  Cut the pitas into triangles, drizzle with olive oil, and place in a single layer on a baking sheet.  Sprinkle liberally with jane's crazy mixed-up salt and bake at 400 until crisp. 

{And that's my garage today...totally summery in the backyard right now}  

Comments

[Lorilee]

Sounds yummy! I just hate trying to buy avocadoes. I always have to buy twice as many as I need just to get enough without bad spots or that stringiness!
Blessings,
Lorilee

[Barbara]

I've had that 17-day diet book on hold at the library for AGES. I may have to buy it (but I hate to do that with any diet book!) Your garage is the picture of summer.

[stephanie]

your garage is cuter than my house! :) I read the 17 day diet and it seems pretty sensible/do-able at day 18. I could never do the first 17. :) good for you!

[Maria S.]

Hi...what is jane's crazy mixed up salt?

[julie thompson]

Janes is the brand name...found in a small canister in the spice aisle. I think its available at most stores so I hope you can find it easily.

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[julie thompson]

I havent made it all the way yet but am happy Im more than halfway done!

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[Becca]

Thanks for sharing the recipe. I made it today...yum. This was my first time making pita chips, the crazy salt was so good. I am putting this one in my file.

[julie thompson]

So glad you tried it (and liked it!)

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[Natasha]

THat salad sounds right up my alley but will have to look for the salt mix- I love baked pita chips and yes so easy. I do the same with tortillas...