Cool Corn Salad

This Cool Corn Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that balances the sweetness of corn kernels with the sharp tang of mustard and vinegar. The creamy base of sour cream and mayonnaise binds the ingredients together, creating a lush, comforting texture that feels indulgent yet light enough for a warm day. Bright red pimientos and crisp grated carrots add both color and crunch, making every bite visually appealing and texturally interesting. Perfect served chilled as a side dish for barbecues, packed in lunchboxes, or enjoyed as a quick vegetarian meal. Its simple preparation allows the fresh flavors to shine through.

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Salads

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 362.5

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Description

This Cool Corn Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that balances the sweetness of corn kernels with the sharp tang of mustard and vinegar. The creamy base of sour cream and mayonnaise binds the ingredients together, creating a lush, comforting texture that feels indulgent yet light enough for a warm day. Bright red pimientos and crisp grated carrots add both color and crunch, making every bite visually appealing and texturally interesting. Perfect served chilled as a side dish for barbecues, packed in lunchboxes, or enjoyed as a quick vegetarian meal. Its simple preparation allows the fresh flavors to shine through.

Ingredients

1/4 cup Commercial sour cream
1/4 cup Mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Prepared mustard
2 teaspoon White vinegar
1 teaspoon Sugar
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/8 teaspoon Pepper
1 Oz can Stokely Whole

Directions

1
Drain the corn kernels and sliced pimiento thoroughly, then dice the pimiento if not already diced.
2
Peel and grate the carrots, and dice the onion into small pieces.
3
In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, prepared mustard, white vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
4
Add the drained corn, diced pimiento, grated carrots, and diced onion to the dressing.
5
Gently toss all ingredients together until evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
6
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
7
Stir gently before serving and enjoy chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 362.5kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39.3g61%
Saturated Fat 5.2g26%
Cholesterol 10.0mg4%
Sodium 1313.4mg55%
Total Carbohydrate 2.8g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
Sugars 2.1g
Protein 0.9g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: corn salad, creamy corn, summer salad, vegetarian, picnic food, side dish, cold salad, mayonnaise dressing, sour cream, corn kernels, pimiento, carrot salad, easy recipe, chilled salad, bbq side, lunchbox, tangy, creamy, refreshing, quick meal

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/cool-corn-salad/