Creamy Corn Salad Recipe: The Perfect Summer Side Dish

This Creamy Corn Salad Recipe is a refreshing summer side dish that combines sweet corn with veggies and a creamy dressing.

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Prep Time 15

Chilling Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

3 cups frozen corn or fresh corn
1 medium red bell pepper finely chopped
¼ of a purple onion finely chopped
1 small jalapeño pepper finely chopped, seeds removed for less heat
1 handful chopped cilantro or parsley

For the Dressing

¾ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
½ cup mayonnaise or avocado mayonnaise
½ teaspoon salt adjust according to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
½ teaspoon garlic powder or fresh minced garlic

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
whisk
Knife
Cutting board

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Start by thawing the frozen corn under cool running water for about 5 minutes.
Finely chop the red bell pepper, purple onion, and jalapeño pepper.
Chop a handful of fresh cilantro.
In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt and mayonnaise.
Add salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to the dressing and whisk until smooth.
Toss together the thawed corn, chopped bell pepper, purple onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
Pour the creamy dressing over the corn mixture and fold until evenly coated.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Give it a stir before serving and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Add dressing just before serving to keep the salad fresh. Use fresh corn for the best flavor.

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