16 Corn Salad Recipes You Must Try
I am a big fan of salads so I make different kinds of cabbage salads, avocado salads, broccoli salads and there is a whole list. I am adding one more to the list and that is corn salad recipes.
These salads are healthy, nutritious, and taste awesome.
Let’s find the
Best Corn Salad Recipes
1. Creamy Corn Salad
This creamy salad recipe is perfect for potlucks and one of the most requested recipes. You can either use fresh corn or frozen corn. You can either use Greek yogurt and sour cream for this salad.
I like a little heat and that’s why I put jalapenos but you can skip it if you want to avoid heat. Mayonnaise is one of the most important ingredients for that creamy texture.
The recipe requires 15 minutes of prep time. The ingredients include bell pepper, frozen corn, black pepper, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, cilantro, onion, and red bell pepper.
It is best served with grilled pork chops or grilled steaks.
2. Avocado Corn Salad
It is one of my favorite corn salad recipes and is a crowd-pleaser too. This salad is perfect for BBQ’s. You can cook the corn whichever way you want but I prefer it to be grilled.
The recipe requires 10 minutes of prep time and 18 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients include cherry tomatoes, sea salt, lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, cilantro, avocados, lime juice and garlic.
3. Mexican Corn Salad
It is one of the most popular Mexican street salads. I love a mix of sour cream and mayonnaise for this recipe. You can use frozen corn too but I prefer fresh corn. You can either use feta cheese, goat cheese, or parmesan cheese.
The recipe requires 10 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients include corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, coriander, parmesan cheese, feta cheese, coriander and jalapeno.
Garnish it with jalapenos and feta cheese.
4. Street Corn Pasta Salad
The recipe got its inspiration from Elote which is a Mexican dish. You can either use fresh corn or canned corn. You can either use feta cheese or Cotija cheese, I prefer the latter.
The recipe requires 15 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients include cotija cheese, roasted corn cobbs, mayonnaise, sour cream, chili powder, pepper, salt, cilantro, pasta, garlic, and lime zest.
5. Garden Fresh Corn Salad
It is a perfect appetizer for a game day or a movie night. The recipe requires 30 minutes of prep time. The ingredients include jalapenos, corn, herbs, green onion, tomatoes, radishes, red wine vinegar and feta cheese.
It is one of the best corn salad recipes. Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for 4 days.
6. Black Bean And Corn Salad
It is one of the healthiest corn salad recipes. The recipe requires 25 minutes of prep time. It is one of the easiest salad recipes. It works both as an appetizer and a side dish.
The ingredients include frozen corn kernels, tomatoes, avocados, green onions, tomatoes, cilantro, red bell pepper, black beans, cayenne pepper, salt, garlic and lime juice.
7. Tex-Mex Corn Salad
It is one of my favorite side dishes. It is perfect as a topping for hot dogs or tacos. You can make it spicy by adding chipotle powder or hot sauce. Raw corn, frozen or steamed corn can be used in the recipe.
The recipe requires 15 minutes of prep time and 2 hours of chilling time. The ingredients include bell pepper, frozen corn, jalapenos, cilantro, and red onion. For the dressing you require a mix of black pepper, smoked paprika, mayonnaise, lime juice, sour cream, garlic powder, granulated sugar, cumin and salt.
Keep the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge and it will be good for 3 days.
8. Fritos Chili Cheese Salad
You can serve it as a side or even as a dinner recipe for a weeknight dinner. I tried it at a restaurant and I was blown away. Chili cheese Fritos are perfect for this salad recipe.
You can either use fresh corn or canned corn. Add the protein of your choice, chicken, beef or even turkey. The recipe requires 20 minutes of prep time.
The ingredients include corn, chili cheese Fritos, cheddar cheese, purple onion, red bell peppers and mayonnaise. It is one of the most popular corn salad recipes in our home.
9. Frito Corn Salad
It is one of the best corn salad recipes for BBQs and potlucks. You can use fresh, frozen, or canned corn for this recipe. It requires only 10 minutes of prep time.
The ingredients include Fritos Corn chips, mayonnaise, corn, red onion, green pepper, and grated cheddar cheese.
10. Fresh Corn Salad
It is an easy salad recipe and you can make it ahead of time. You can either use fresh or frozen corn. It is perfect for summer. You can keep it in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for 4 days.
The recipe requires 15 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cooking time. The tools required are a large pot, a knife, and a large bowl.
The ingredients include corn kernels, red onion, tomatoes, black pepper, parsley, salt, apple cider vinegar, cucumber and olive oil.
11. Black Bean And Corn Salad
It is a healthy and flavorful salad recipe. You can even serve it as an appetizer with grilled chicken. The recipe requires only 10 minutes to make.
The ingredients include lime juice, black beans, tomatoes, drained corn kernel, chile pepper, olive oil, salt, and red onion. It is one of my favorite corn salad recipes.
12. Broccoli Corn Salad
This is a healthy salad recipe. Make sure you put the broccoli florets into small pieces. It only requires 15 minutes of prep time. You can either use cooked or canned corn.
The ingredients include broccoli, corn, dried cranberries, carrots, and cherry tomatoes. For the dressing, you require a mix of ranch, mayonnaise and garlic.
13. Easy Corn Salad
It is one of the best summery salad recipes. You can serve it with chicken or salmon. The recipe is perfect for picnics and potlucks. You can either use white corn or yellow corn. I prefer the latter.
You can either opt for grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes. To add flavor to the salad use apple cider vinegar, red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar. You can either use frozen or fresh corn.
To make the salad creamy you can add mayonnaise. The recipe requires 20 minutes of prep time and 3 minutes of cooking time. For the dressing use a mix of red wine vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, ground black pepper, honey, and garlic.
To make the salad the ingredients include corn, grape tomatoes, parsley, English cucumber, basil, feta cheese, basil and red onion.
14. Corn Salad With Avocado
This is one of the most flavorful corn salad recipes. The recipe is best served with shrimp, chicken, or even prawns. It is rich in nutrients and fiber and is a perfect side dish or even a light dinner recipe on its own.
The recipe requires 10 minutes of prep time and 5 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients include lime juice, shallots, avocado, extra virgin olive oil, coriander, pepper, salt and cherry tomatoes.
15. Cucumber Corn Salad
This is another summer salad I love to have. It is a perfect side to grilled chicken and is one of the most versatile corn salad recipes. It is great for busy weeknights, easy to make and the best thing is it’s versatile too.
The recipe requires only 10 minutes of your time and the ingredients include lemon, cilantro, cumin, sweet corn, cucumber and red onion.
Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for 2 days.
16. Classic Corn Salad
The flavorful dressing of this recipe makes it a winner. You can either use fresh corn, canned corn or frozen corn. I prefer fresh corn. You can make it even a day ahead and keep it in the fridge.
I prefer English cucumbers as they have thin skin and are smoother. You can choose any cheese of your choice but I prefer Cotija cheese. The tools required are a silicone spatula, a chef’s knife, measuring spoons, and glass bowls.
The recipe requires 25 minutes of prep time and 5 minutes of cooking time. With a mix of corn, tomatoes, English cucumber, Cotija cheese, cilantro, and red onions you can make this lovely salad.
For the dressing, the ingredients include avocado oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, parsley, salt and black pepper. Keep the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge and it will be good for 3 days.
16 Best Corn Salad Recipes
From creamy corn salad to avocado corn salad, discover the best corn salad recipes
Ingredients
- Creamy Corn Salad
- Avocado Corn Salad
- Mexican Corn Salad
- Street Corn Pasta Salad
- Garden Fresh Corn Salad
- Black Bean And Corn Salad
- Tex-Mex Corn Salad
- Fritos Chili Cheese Salad
- Frito Corn Salad
- Fresh Corn Salad
- Black Bean And Corn Salad
- Broccoli Corn Salad
- Easy Corn Salad
- Corn Salad With Avocado
- Cucumber Corn Salad
- Classic Corn Salad
Instructions
- Choose your favorite corn salad recipe
- Gather all the ingredients
- Make the recipe