Description
This refreshing Creamy Corn Salad Recipe is the ultimate summer side dish, bursting with vibrant flavors and textures. The combination of sweet corn, crunchy peppers, and a creamy dressing creates a delicious salad that’s perfect for barbecues, picnics, or family gatherings. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this dish is as versatile as it is delightful. Serve it alongside grilled meats or enjoy it on its own for a light meal. With its colorful ingredients and satisfying taste, this salad will surely impress your guests and make any occasion memorable.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs frozen corn (thawed)
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- ¼ cup diced purple onion
- 1 jalapeño pepper (seeded and diced)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine thawed corn, red bell pepper, purple onion, and jalapeño.
- In another bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Gently fold the dressing into the corn mixture until well-coated. Add chopped cilantro and mix again.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour to allow flavors to meld before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Use fresh corn when in season for an even sweeter flavor. Feel free to add other vegetables like cucumbers or cherry tomatoes for extra crunch. This salad can be made a day ahead; the flavors deepen overnight.