Creamy Corn Salad
Bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors, this Creamy Corn Salad is the ultimate summer side dish that pairs beautifully with grilled meats or adds a refreshing touch to any barbecue spread. Featuring tender, sweet corn kernels, crisp red bell peppers, and a kick of aromatic red onion, this salad is tossed in a luscious blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, and zesty lime juice, seasoned with smoky paprika and garlic for an irresistible depth of flavor. With just 15 minutes of prep and a short chill in the fridge, this easy-to-make dish is perfect for gatherings or a quick weeknight side. Enjoy it as a crowd-pleasing potluck favorite or elevate your meal prep with this creamy, tangy, and colorful delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears of corn)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 medium red onion, finely diced
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 1 medium lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the corn for 3-5 minutes until tender. Drain and allow to cool before cutting the kernels off the cob. Alternatively, you can use canned or frozen corn (use roughly 3 cups).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, diced red onion, and chopped fresh cilantro.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the corn mixture and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a final toss and garnish with a few extra sprigs of cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1626 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.3 g | 135% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.4 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 146 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 1548 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 171.6 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.0 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.1 g | ||
| Protein | 24.3 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 154 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1820 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
