Corn Salad with Creamy Italian Dressing

Corn Salad with Creamy Italian Dressing
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    8 hrs 35 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    196

Elevate your summer gatherings with this vibrant Corn Salad, featuring a luscious creamy Italian dressing. This delightful side dish bursts with fresh flavors and a hint of spice, making it the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats and vegetables. Serve chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing culinary experience.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    19 g
  • Cholesterol
    7 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    3 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    333 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    27 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Prepare the Creamy Italian Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, water, crushed garlic, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of cayenne pepper until the mixture is smooth and creamy. (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View Refrigerate the Dressing: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld together. (8 hours)

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03 Step

Recipe View Toast the Corn: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the thawed corn to the skillet. Cook and stir the corn frequently until it is lightly golden brown and toasted, enhancing its natural sweetness. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View Combine and Dress the Salad: Transfer the toasted corn to a large bowl. Add the diced roasted red bell peppers to the corn. Pour enough of the prepared creamy Italian dressing over the corn and red pepper mixture to coat it evenly. Gently stir to combine. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Add Fresh Basil and Serve: Stir in the thinly sliced fresh basil leaves. If desired, add an additional pinch of cayenne pepper for an extra kick. Serve the corn salad chilled or at room temperature. (2 minutes)

For best results, use high-quality mayonnaise and extra virgin olive oil.
Roasting your own red peppers will provide the most intense flavor, but jarred roasted red peppers work well for convenience.
Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to suit your spice preference. A little goes a long way!
Freshly chopped parsley or chives can be added along with the basil for additional herbal notes.
This salad can be prepared a day in advance. The flavors will continue to develop as it sits.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 65 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (10)
  • Velda Gulgowski

    I added some grilled chicken to make it a complete meal. Delicious!

  • Branson Heaney

    This salad was a hit at our family barbecue! Everyone loved the creamy dressing and the toasted corn.

  • Isaias Crist

    I used frozen grilled corn and it worked perfectly. Saved me some time!

  • Camila Schmidt

    I’ve made this for every bbq over the summer - people are always asking me for the recipe!

  • Kara Krajcik

    My kids even loved it! A total winner.

  • Bert Breitenberg

    I made it with halloumi instead of feta and it was amazing!!

  • Aurelie Mann

    A great way to use up leftover roasted red peppers. Thanks for the recipe!

  • Armando Hilpert

    The dressing is so flavorful and easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.

  • Caleigh Orn

    I reduced the amount of sugar in the dressing and it was still great.

  • Garnet Bartoletti

    Added a little bit of lemon juice to the dressing for an extra kick and it tasted so fresh!

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