Description
This cool and creamy corn salad is packed with fresh summer flavors tossed in a rich, tangy dressing—perfect as an easy side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. frozen corn, thawed under cool running water
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced purple onion
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
1. Combine the corn, red bell pepper, onion, and jalapeño in a large bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3. Gently stir the dressing into the corn mixture until evenly coated.
4. Add the chopped cilantro and mix well.
5. Refrigerate until ready to serve for best flavor.
Notes
Salad can be made up to a day ahead of time, but the sauce may thin as it sits. Best enjoyed within 2 days.
If using fresh corn, lightly grill or boil before cutting kernels off the cob. You will need about 6 cups of corn (5–6 ears).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 176 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 196 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg