Description
A refreshing summer salad made with fresh corn, cucumber, and a creamy dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears of corn, cooked and cut off the cob)
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the corn and vegetable mixture, and gently toss to combine until everything is evenly coated.
- Fold in the crumbled feta cheese and chopped cilantro.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or light meal.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the salad.
- You can also substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg