This Creamy Corn Salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for your next Mexican spread. It is so easy to make and can even be made ahead, making mealtime and entertaining a breeze. Serve it piled high on Fish Tacos or as a side to my Mexican Slow Cooked Beef. Made with corn, spring onions (scallions), coriander (cilantro) and a creamy, tangy dressing, it is bursting with flavour and perfect for your next easy weeknight dinner or relaxed weekend get-together!
Can you make Creamy Corn Salad ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the salad but hold off topping with the feta and sliced jalapeños to retain maximum freshness. Store for up to 3 days in the fridge. Top with feta and jalapeños just before serving.
Is Creamy Corn Salad suitable for leftovers?
Creamy Corn Salad can be stored for up to 3 days in the fridge. Top with feta and jalapeños just before serving.
PrintCreamy Corn Salad
Creamy Corn Salad is a quick and easy side that’s ideal to serve as part of your next Mexican meal.
- Total Time: 12 mins
- Yield: 8 1x
Ingredients
- 4 cups (600 g) frozen, fresh or canned corn kernels
- 2 spring onions (scallions), finely sliced
- 2 tbsp roughly chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)
- ½ cup (50 g) freshly grated parmesan
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 2 tbsp whole-egg mayonnaise
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp sea salt flakes
- ½ tsp cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2/3 cup (100 g) crumbled Danish feta
- 1 fresh jalapeño, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Steam the fresh or frozen corn by adding it to a microwave-safe container with a splash of water. With the lid ajar, microwave for 2–3 minutes until cooked. Alternatively, bring a small pot of water to the boil and cook the corn for 2–3 minutes. Rinse in cold water and drain. If using tinned corn, simply drain it.
- Add the corn, spring onion, coriander, parmesan, sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, pepper and onion powder to a large bowl. Stir to combine.
- Crumble over the feta and top with sliced jalapeño, if using.
Notes
MAKE AHEAD
Prepare the salad but hold off topping with the feta and sliced jalapeños to retain maximum freshness. Store for up to 3 days in the fridge. Top with feta and jalapeños just before serving.
LEFTOVERS
Store for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 2 mins
- Category: salad
- Method: combine
- Cuisine: European