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    Home » Recipes » Salad » Corn Salad Recipe

    Corn Salad Recipe

    Published: May 24, 2018 · Modified: Apr 18, 2023 by Tonia Larson

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

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    This Corn Salad recipe is a creamy combination of fresh sweet corn, colorful peppers, and ripe tomatoes! It is the perfect summer salad for potlucks, picnics, and barbecues. Fresh corn salad only takes a few minutes to mix up and can also be served as a party appetizer as a dip with chips.

    corn salad spoonful

    While visiting with a friend recently, she asked me if I’d ever made corn salad and I said no it had not but would love to try it. She got the recipe from her sister and forwarded it on to me.

    The “recipe” was actually just a list of the ingredients she used to make the salad without specific measurements which is great because it means this summer salad is totally adaptable for whatever amount of ingredients you have on hand.

    I added my own twist to the salad and now I want to eat it every day for lunch, dinner, and snack!

    Disclaimer: This post contains links to products for making this recipe. If you use those links, I may earn a commission. Learn more here.

    Watch my Corn Salad video to see the recipe in motion.

     

    How To Make Corn Salad

    corn salad ingredients in bowl

    Step One:

    Put corn, diced tomatoes, diced peppers, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped cilantro, and minced onion in a bowl.

    dressing for corn salad

    Step Two:

    To make the dressing, mix together mayonnaise, garlic powder, black pepper, and lime juice in a small bowl.

    dressing added to corn salad

    Step Three:

    Spoon the dressing onto the salad.

    creamy corn salad in bowl

    Step Four:

    Stir until well combined and the dressing is evenly spread over the salad.

    corn salad topping with crushed Doritos

    Step Five:

    Top the salad with crushed Doritos.

    sweet corn salad recipe

    Corn Salad Recipe FAQs

    1. Can this salad be made ahead of time? Yes but the dressing tends to get watery over time. For the best results, keep the salad and the dressing separate and mix together before serving.

    2. How can I turn this salad into a meal? A diced grilled chicken and it makes a great meal.

    3. Can this be served as an appetizer? This corn salad makes a great party dip like corn salsa. Serve it with chips to scoop it up.

    4. Does the corn salad taste good without chips on top? Yes, it can be eaten without any chips.

    5. Can other kinds of chips be used as a topping? Any kind of corn chips would work well. They would be great with Fritos, any flavor of Doritos, or even plain tortilla chips.

    6. What else can be added to this salad? Try adding diced avocados, black beans, shredded cabbage, crumbled bacon, diced cucumbers, diced green chilies, or diced jalapenos.

    7. How can I add some heat to this summer salad? Try adding a couple of dashes of Tabasco sauce.

    summer corn salad

    This creamy corn salad is so easy to make and everyone at the party is going to love it!

    corn salad recipe

    Corn Salad Recipe

    This Corn Salad recipe is a creamy combination of fresh sweet corn, colorful peppers, and ripe tomatoes! It is the perfect summer salad for potlucks, picnics, and barbecues. Fresh corn salad only takes a few minutes to mix up and can also be served as a party appetizer as a dip with chips.
    4.80 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12
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    Equipment

    Calphalon Knife Block Set
    Stir Fry Spatula
    Glass Mixing Bowl Set
    Piano Wire Whip

    Ingredients

    • 1 3/4 cups fresh sweet corn (or use 1 can of corn, drained)
    • 1 cup diced grape tomatoes
    • 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
    • 1/2 cup diced peppers
    • 3 tablespoon chopped cilantro
    • 2 tablespoon minced onion
    • 3/4 cup crushed Doritos

    Salad Dressing

    • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
    • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice

    Instructions

    • Put corn, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, diced peppers, chopped cilantro, and minced onion in a bowl.
    • To make the dressing, mix together mayonnaise, black pepper, garlic powder, and lime juice in a small bowl.
    • Spoon the dressing onto the salad. Stir until the salad is well combined and the dressing is evenly spread over everything. Store in the fridge.
    • Serve with crushed Doritos.

    Video

    Notes

    The dressing tends to get watery over time. For the best results, keep the salad and the dressing separate and mix together before serving.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1grams | Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 168mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Tonia Larson

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    About Tonia Larson

    Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 12+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

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    Comments

    1. Vickie G. says

      November 14, 2018 at 5:56 pm

      I am preparing this for 6 adults do I need to double this recipe?

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        November 15, 2018 at 11:07 am

        Hi Vickie,
        No, this should be enough for 6 adults.
        Enjoy!
        ~Tonia

        Reply
    2. nicole says

      June 4, 2018 at 10:39 pm

      5 stars
      This has been my lunch (with grilled chicken) for the last two weeks. I love it!!

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        June 12, 2018 at 11:09 am

        I’m right there with you! I’ve tried it with chicken as well and it makes a great lunch!

        Reply
    3. nicole says

      June 4, 2018 at 10:39 pm

      5 stars
      This has been my lunch (with grilled chicken) for the last two weeks. I love it!!

      Reply
    4. Tricia says

      May 26, 2018 at 11:44 am

      5 stars
      Loved it the first time I ate it & I’ve seriously been craving it ever since!! Hope to make this for my family over Memorial Day weekend:)

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        May 26, 2018 at 2:56 pm

        Me too!! I’ve eaten it every day since I heard about it! LOL Now I’ve run out of the ingredients so I’ll have to pick more up. 🙂

        Reply
    5. Tricia says

      May 26, 2018 at 11:44 am

      5 stars
      Loved it the first time I ate it & I’ve seriously been craving it ever since!! Hope to make this for my family over Memorial Day weekend:)

      Reply

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