Description
A vibrant and refreshing street corn salad featuring creamy Greek yogurt, fresh corn, and zesty lime juice—a perfect summer side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
- 1/4 cup Lime Juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/2 cup Red Onion (chopped)
- 1/4 cup Cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
- 1 Avocado (diced, optional)
- 1/2 cup Feta Cheese (crumbled, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Corn: Grill or boil the corn until tender, then cool and cut kernels off the cob.
- Mix the Creamy Base: Combine Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl; whisk until smooth.
- Toss the Veggies: In a large bowl, mix cooled corn, onion, and cilantro. Fold in the yogurt mixture.
- Add Optional Ingredients: Gently fold in diced avocado and feta cheese.
- Taste Test and Adjust: Adjust lime juice, salt, or chili powder to taste.
- Chill (Optional): Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
Notes
This salad is perfect for BBQs and picnics, and can also be enjoyed in wraps or over greens. Adjust ingredients according to personal preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: corn salad, summer salad, healthy recipes, Greek yogurt, vegetarian sides