CORN SALAD WITH CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING

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Simple deliciousness, that's what this is. This corn salad recipe is one of my favorite summer side dishes. It's a perfect complement to just about any meat you pull off the grill, and can be dressed in countless ways. Serve at room temperature.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Corn Salad Recipes

Time 8h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons water
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
olive oil
1 (16 ounce) package frozen sweet corn, thawed
1 cup diced roasted red peppers
salt and ground black pepper to taste
5 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced, or more to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, garlic, water, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, Italian seasoning, and a pinch cayenne pepper together in a bowl until dressing is thick and creamy. Cover dressing with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours or overnight.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir corn in hot oil until light golden brown and toasted, about 15 minutes.
  • Mix corn and red pepper together in a bowl. Pour enough dressing over corn mixture to coat completely. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Stir basil and a pinch cayenne pepper into corn mixture; toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 333.1 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

Mariana Lucia
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I made this corn salad for a potluck, and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments on the recipe.


Jennifer Pfeifer
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This corn salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet corn and crunchy cucumbers, and they don't even notice the healthy tomatoes.


Mewtwo Yt
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I've made this corn salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the creamy Italian dressing, and the corn, cucumbers, and tomatoes are all so fresh and crisp.


shinto kuriakose
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This corn salad is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. The dressing is creamy and tangy, and the corn, cucumbers, and tomatoes are all so fresh and flavorful. I highly recommend it!


KInGQAiM 1
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or omit ingredients to suit your own taste. I like to add some chopped red onion and crumbled bacon to mine.


Workneh
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This corn salad is a great way to use up leftover corn on the cob. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time, which is perfect for busy weeknights.


manju chaudhary
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I'm not usually a fan of corn salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The creamy Italian dressing is amazing, and the corn, cucumbers, and tomatoes are all so fresh and crisp. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rara Rara
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This corn salad is the perfect side dish for any summer cookout. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is tangy and flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Rana Danish
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can whip it up in just a few minutes, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Lillian
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This corn salad is a great way to use up leftover corn on the cob. I usually have some leftover corn after I make corn on the cob for dinner, and this is the perfect way to use it up.


Kabir Hossan
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I made this corn salad for a potluck, and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments on the recipe.


Ali Bahadar
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This corn salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet corn and crunchy cucumbers, and they don't even notice the healthy tomatoes.


William McCabe
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I've made this corn salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the creamy Italian dressing, and the corn, cucumbers, and tomatoes are all so fresh and crisp.


Lula The Cat official
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This corn salad is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. The dressing is creamy and tangy, and the corn, cucumbers, and tomatoes are all so fresh and flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Barisal Bangla
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or omit ingredients to suit your own taste. I like to add some chopped red onion and crumbled bacon to mine.


Kamrul Gazi
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This corn salad is a great way to use up leftover corn on the cob. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time, which is perfect for busy weeknights.


Md Shife
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I'm not usually a fan of corn salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The creamy Italian dressing is amazing, and the corn, cucumbers, and tomatoes are all so fresh and crisp. I'll definitely be making this again.


Lewani Bacha
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This corn salad is the perfect side dish for any summer cookout. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is tangy and flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Ammmu Ammu
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I've made it several times for my family and friends, and they always ask for the recipe.


Shajahan Ali
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This corn salad was a hit at our summer potluck! The creamy Italian dressing was the perfect complement to the sweet corn, crunchy cucumbers, and juicy tomatoes. I'll definitely be making this again.