Description
Crack Corn Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together sweet corn, crunchy bell peppers, and creamy dressing for a delightful taste explosion. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy family dinners, this easy-to-make salad is sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for the recipe. With its colorful presentation and versatile ingredients, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will brighten any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh corn (or 1 cup frozen corn)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 4 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Rinse fresh corn or thaw frozen corn.
- Cook the corn: Boil in a large pot of water for 5-7 minutes until tender. Cool and cut kernels off the cobs.
- Chop vegetables: Dice the red bell pepper and slice green onions.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooked corn, bell pepper, green onions, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, and lime juice.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste; mix well.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg