Best 6 Corn Pimento Salad Recipes

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Corn pimento salad is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish, salad, or sandwich filling. This classic Southern dish is made with fresh or frozen corn, diced pimentos, mayonnaise, and seasonings. It is often served chilled and can be garnished with chopped parsley, chopped green onions, or crumbled bacon. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a dish to bring to a potluck, corn pimento salad is a crowd-pleaser that is sure to impress.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CORN SALAD



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 ears corn
Olive oil, for brushing
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 Roma tomatoes, diced
3 green onions, sliced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 jalapeno, sliced thinly
3 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 3 limes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • For the corn: Prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
  • Brush the corn with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked and browned, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • For the salad: Add the tomatoes, onions, pepper and jalapeno to a bowl. Pour over the olive oil and lime juice, sprinkle with a pinch salt and pepper and toss.
  • Cut the corn off the cobs, leaving some in shards, then toss gently with the salad, keeping the shards intact. Sprinkle over the cilantro leaves and gently mix in.

CORN AND SHRIMP SALAD



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"This is one of the ways our family celebrates corn," writes Ruth Randolph of Orefield, Pennsylvania.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1-1/3 cups fresh or frozen corn
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a bowl, toss the shrimp, corn, red pepper and onions. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, oil, basil, lemon juice, sugar, salt and cayenne. Pour over shrimp mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 172mg cholesterol, Sodium 471mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LIMA BEAN AND CORN SALAD



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The bacon and mayo make this dish special. The old Southern vegetable salad originated with leftover fresh vegetables at the height of the summer, but it's really good using frozen veggies. Makes a tasty side for any summer meal and it's very easy to cut the recipe in half if desired. Prep time does not include chill time.

Provided by ninja

Categories     Corn

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 slices bacon
16 ounces frozen baby lima beans
16 ounces frozen white shoepeg corn
6 scallions, chopped, white and green parts
3/4 cup mayonnaise
4 tablespoons white wine vinegar
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Fry bacon until crisp, drain and crumble.
  • Blanch lima beans in lightly salted boiling water about 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Blanch corn in unsalted boiling water until crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes. As vegetables complete cooking, drain in colander and rinse under cold running water to stop cooking and refresh the vegetables.
  • Combine beans, corn, scallions, bacon, mayonnaise and vinegar. Toss to coat and add salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate 2 to 4 hours for flavors to blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.7, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 33.3, Sodium 567.5, Carbohydrate 43.1, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 2.2, Protein 12.9

KRISTI'S CORN SALAD



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This is a simple summer salad.

Provided by KRISTIS1

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Corn Salad Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (16 ounce) packages frozen corn kernels, thawed
2 small zucchini, diced
1 (2 ounce) jar chopped pimento peppers
½ cup chopped red onion
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers, drained
⅔ cup olive oil
¼ cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together the corn, zucchini, pimentos, red onion, and green chile peppers.
  • In a jar with a lid, mix the olive oil, lime juice, cider vinegar, cumin, salt, pepper, and garlic salt. Seal, and shake well.
  • Pour the oil mixture over the corn mixture, and gently stir to coat all ingredients. Cover, and chill at least 3 hours in the refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 578.3 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

CORN O'BRIEN



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A colorful mix or corn, green peppers, pimento and bacon.

Provided by ShayLa Haguewood

Categories     Corn Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
¼ cup minced white onion
2 tablespoons green bell pepper, chopped
2 cups whole kernel corn, drained
1 tablespoon chopped pimento peppers
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium heat, stirring until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon on a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the grease in the skillet. Stir the onion and bell pepper into the skillet, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the corn, pimentos, and reserved bacon. Cook and stir until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 241.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

SUMMER CORN SALAD



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This beautiful salad truly captures the summer season. It's chock full of fresh veggies and basil, and feta cheese gives it a rich, tangy flavor the whole family will love. -Priscilla Yee, Concord, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn, thawed
1-1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk 4 teaspoons oil, lime juice, salt and pepper sauce; set aside., In a large skillet, cook and stir corn in remaining oil over medium-high heat until tender. Transfer to a salad bowl; cool slightly. Add the tomatoes, cucumber, onion and basil. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat., Let stand for 10 minutes before serving or refrigerate until chilled. Sprinkle with cheese just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • For a sweeter salad, use fresh or canned sweet corn instead of regular corn.
  • For a more savory salad, add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • For a creamier salad, add a tablespoon of mayonnaise or sour cream.
  • For a healthier salad, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise or sour cream.
  • For a more colorful salad, add chopped red onion, green bell pepper, or cucumber.
  • For a more crunchy salad, add chopped celery, carrots, or radishes.
  • For a more filling salad, add cooked chicken, ham, or bacon.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Corn pimento salad is a classic Southern dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and barbecues. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its sweet, savory, and creamy flavors, corn pimento salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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