Creamy Corn Salad

Creamy corn salad is a delightful dish that encompasses the flavours of summertime. Just imagine sweet, succulent corn paired with a tangy, zesty salad dressing. One of the best parts about this salad is that you can customize it to suit your preferences.

We’ve chosen to use sweet corn from a can in this recipe. However, you can remove corn from a cob with a knife. The last option would be frozen corn, which must be defrosted and sautéed in butter to remove the excess water.

Fresh corn would offer the most freshness; however, you would have to lightly steam it to soften up the kernels for the salad. Now, this is the interesting part: We’ve created a beautiful salad dressing that will amplify the flavours of the sweet corn.

If you’re looking for a light and refreshing salad, this creamy corn salad with feta cheese is a must-try! With creamy feta cheese, tangy lime, and sweet corn, this dish hits all the right spots when it comes to flavour. This salad perfectly accompanies barbecues, grilled lamb chops, and more.

In this recipe, our goal is to unleash the natural sweetness of the corn by contrasting it with bold flavors. The Lime and Honey Salad dressing is an unexpected twist in this recipe, and once you try it, you’ll love it.

However, you can always add creamy elements such as Greek Yogurt or Mayonnaise. This recipe is versatile. If you would like to spruce the salad up with a pop of colour, consider adding red bell peppers to constrast the yellow corn.

If you love avocado, add it in. Green onions and jalapeno chilies will increase the spiciness of this salad. Cumin and paprika can add that smoky undertone that we all know and love; this combination is beneficial if you make this salad for a barbeque. This Creamy corn salad is not just a simple salad. It is a celebration of vibrant colours and bold flavours.

What do you Need to Make Creamy Corn Salad?

Can of Corn, Red onion, Feta Cheese, Parsley, Salt, Pepper, Honey, Lime, Cumin, Garlic Powder, Olive oil.

The softness of the corn creates the perfect foundation for this salad. Using Canned corn alongside red onion will also add crunch. Feta cheese adds creaminess, whereas the salad dressing comprises honey, salt, pepper, cumin, the juice of lime, garlic powder, and olive oil.

Parsley adds a herbaceous flavour. Drain the can of corn. It is not necessary to rinse the corn; simply add the corn to a bowl. Cut the feta cheese into small pieces. Chop the parsley. Slice the red onion.

Add Salt, Pepper, Honey, Lime, Cumin, Garlic Powder, and Olive oil to a bowl and whisk it thoroughly. Drizzle the salad dressing over the corn. Gently mix the ingredients and enjoy.

That’s it! This Creamy corn salad is so simple and easy to make. You can make it in a few minutes without any fuss. If you’re making it for a large family gathering, make sure to make enough, as we’re certain your guests will want seconds and thirds.

How to Store Creamy Corn Salad?

It’s hard to imagine that there will be any leftovers; however, if there are, store the creamy corn salad in the fridge for two to three days. Freezing is not recommended.

What can you Serve with Creamy Corn Salad?

The creaminess of the corn salad is versatile with most dishes. The tangy vinaigrette adds an incredible twist to this salad and brings out the many flavours of the ingredients. Many main dishes pair well with this salad; consider serving with Grilled Rib Eye Steak, Lamb Chops, Grilled Asparagus, and Roasted Brussels Sprouts.