Creamy Cilantro Corn and Cucumber Salad with Capsicum
Creamy Cilantro Corn and Cucumber Salad with Capsicum
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 2 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen, thawed and drained
- 1 cucumber, medium, diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
For the Creamy Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the salad ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, diced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, and finely diced red onion. Set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Prepare the creamy dressing: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, fresh lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Combine salad and dressing: Pour the creamy dressing over the salad ingredients in the large mixing bowl. Add the chopped fresh cilantro. Gently toss everything together until all the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Chill the salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This step is crucial for the best taste.
⏱️ 30 min
- 5
Serve: Give the salad a final stir before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled as a side dish.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Cilantro Corn and Cucumber Salad with Capsicum
For the Salad
- 2 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen, thawed and drained
- 1 cucumber, medium, diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
For the Creamy Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the salad ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, diced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, and finely diced red onion. Set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Prepare the creamy dressing: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, fresh lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Combine salad and dressing: Pour the creamy dressing over the salad ingredients in the large mixing bowl. Add the chopped fresh cilantro. Gently toss everything together until all the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Chill the salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This step is crucial for the best taste.
⏱️ 30 min - 5
Serve: Give the salad a final stir before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled as a side dish.