Summertime Corn Salad Recipe
A refreshing and colorful Summertime Corn Salad featuring white shoepeg corn, crisp cucumber, tomato, green pepper, and green onions tossed with a creamy yogurt and mayonnaise dressing seasoned with vinegar and dry mustard. Perfectly chilled, this salad offers a light and vibrant side dish ideal for warm weather gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 3 can(s) white shoepeg corn, drained (11 oz each)
- 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 1 tomato, seeded and chopped
- 1 bunch green onion, chopped
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 1 jar diced pimiento, drained and rinsed (4 oz)
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/3 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables and Mix: After peeling and chopping the cucumber, seeding and chopping the tomato, chopping the green onion and green pepper, combine all these vegetables in a large mixing bowl along with the drained corn and rinsed pimientos.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the plain or vanilla yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, and dry mustard until smooth and well combined.
- Toss Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the corn and vegetable mixture. Stir gently but thoroughly to evenly coat all ingredients with the dressing.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for several hours to allow the flavors to meld and develop. Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish for summertime meals.
Notes
- For best flavor, chill the salad for at least 2-3 hours before serving.
- Using plain yogurt will keep the salad more savory; vanilla yogurt adds a subtle sweetness if preferred.
- Feel free to add fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro for additional flavor.
- This salad is great as a side dish for barbecues, picnics, or summer parties.
- Make sure to drain and rinse the pimientos well to avoid excess saltiness.
Keywords: Corn Salad, Summer Salad, No Cook Salad, White Shoepeg Corn, Creamy Corn Salad, Vegetarian Side Dish
Find it online: https://www.sanacooks.com/summertime-corn-salad-recipe/
