Description
This Creamy Corn Salad is packed with sweet corn, crisp veggies, and a tangy sour cream and mayo dressing. It’s quick to prep and perfect for summer meals or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (or lemon juice)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thaw and drain frozen corn or cook and cut fresh corn kernels.
- In a large bowl, mix corn, bell peppers, onion, and herbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk sour cream, mayo, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss until coated evenly.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add diced jalapeños or cayenne for a spicy version.
- Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a healthier take.
- Top with bacon or cheese for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 176
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 196mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: creamy corn salad, cold corn salad, summer side dish, potluck corn salad, mayo corn salad