A fresh, creamy and crunchy summer salad made with sweet corn, crisp cucumber, red onion, tomatoes, fresh mint and a light herb dressing.
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 3 cups fresh or cooked corn kernels
- 2 large cucumbers, sliced or chopped
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the creamy dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint
- 1 tsp dried or fresh dill
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the corn until tender, then allow it to cool completely. If using canned corn, drain well.
- Add corn, cucumber, tomatoes and red onion to a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, mint, dill, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Pour the creamy dressing over the vegetables.
- Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Fold in the fresh parsley and extra mint.
- Chill for 20–30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh mint and a little black pepper.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 20–30 minutes
Servings: 6
Approximate Nutrition
Per serving, based on the ingredient quantities above:
- Calories: ~190 kcal
- Protein: ~4 g
- Carbohydrates: ~19 g
- Fat: ~12 g
- Fiber: ~3 g
- Sugar: ~6 g
- Sodium: ~250 mg
Nutrition is an estimate and can vary substantially depending on the mayonnaise, yogurt and exact ingredient amounts. USDA FoodData Central provides food-composition data used for nutrition calculations.
Tips
- For a lighter dressing, replace half the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Add a little feta cheese for a Mediterranean-style variation.
- For extra crunch, add diced bell pepper.
- Keep refrigerated and serve chilled.
Q&A
Q: Can I make this salad ahead of time?
A: Yes. It can be prepared several hours ahead and kept refrigerated.
Q: Can I use canned corn?
A: Absolutely. Drain and rinse it well before adding.
Q: Can I make it without mayonnaise?
A: Yes. Use Greek yogurt with lemon juice for a lighter creamy dressing.
Q: Is this salad served warm or cold?
A: It is best served cold or chilled.
Q: Can I add chicken?
A: Yes. Grilled or shredded chicken makes it a more filling meal.
Q: How long does it last?
A: Store covered in the refrigerator and use within about 2 days for the best texture.