Creamy Corn and Pepper Salad– This easy salad comes together in a few minutes and brings a flavorful punch to your side dish table.
Jump to RecipeThis Mexican inspired, creamy corn salad starts with a simple base dressing and is full of bright and fresh veggies. This is an easy side dish for taco night, and is pretty enough to steal the show at your next potluck or BBQ.
What Ingredients Do I Need?
- Whole Kernel Canned Corn
- Sour Cream
- Mayonnaise
- Lime
- Cumin
- Red and Orange Bell Pepper
- Red Onion
- Salsa
- Cilantro
- Salt & Pepper
How to Make Corn Salad
This dish couldn’t be simpler to make! Drain the corn and add to medium mixing bowl. Stir in seasonings, lime juice, sour cream, and mayo. Chop peppers, onion, and cilantro. Add chopped veggies and salsa to the bowl and give a quick stir.
What Kind of Corn Should I Use?
This recipe uses canned corn, which provides year round convenience. You can substitute fresh or frozen corn in this creamy corn salad recipe for an even bigger punch of flavor.
Can I Make This Corn Salad Ahead?
I don’t recommend assembling the salad more than a few hours in advance. The dressing mixture will absorb the water from the corn over time, resulting in thin consistency. You can speed up preparation by chopping all veggies ahead of time and mixing just before you are ready to servce.
How Long Will This Salad Keep?
This salad will stay fresh for a few hours in the refrigerator. If it becomes thin, you can add more sour cream to thicken it.
What Can I Do With Leftovers?
This makes great chicken nachos! Add leftover salad and a few chicken breasts to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 4-6 hours. Remove chicken and shred. Spread over tortilla chips, top with shredded cheese, and bake at 350 until the cheese is melted.
Creamy Corn and Pepper Salad
This easy salad comes together in a few minutes and brings a flavorful punch to your side dish table.
Ingredients
- 3 cans Whole Kernel Corn
- ½ cup Sour Cream
- ¼ cup Mayonnaise
- ¼ tsp Cumin
- 1 Lime
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 1 Orange Bell Pepper
- ½ small Red Onion
- ½ cup Salsa
- ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro
Instructions
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Drain the corn and add to large mixing bowl.
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Stir mayonnaise, sour cream, cumin, and the lime juice.
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Chop the peppers, onion, and cilantro. Add to bowl, along with salsa. Stir gently.
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Add salt and pepper to taste.
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