Description
Creamy Corn Salad is a refreshing and vibrant side dish that’s perfect for summer gatherings, barbecues, and picnics. This delightful salad combines sweet corn with crunchy bell peppers, zesty jalapeño, and a smooth creamy dressing made from Greek yogurt and mayonnaise. It’s quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and can be made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. The result is a colorful dish that not only pleases the palate but also complements a wide variety of main courses. Whether served on its own or as a topping for tacos, this Creamy Corn Salad is sure to be a hit at your next event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 mayo
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the thawed corn, diced red bell pepper, purple onion, and jalapeño. Toss gently.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayo, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and stir until evenly coated. Add chopped cilantro and mix again.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg