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This fun twist on cucumber corn salad features a creamy dressing with a touch of spicy sweetness, reminiscent of the bold, crave-worthy flavors of Mexican street corn.
Cucumber Corn Salad
When the weather heats up, and fresh sweet corn is easily found, I truly can’t get enough of it. (Hence the reason why it tends to appear in so many recipes these days!) This corn cucumber salad is a perfect blend of crisp, juicy sweetness in a tangy dressing with just the tiniest hint of heat.
This recipe takes classic cucumber salad and wakes it up with the flavors of Mexican sweet corn. The sweet corn, crunchy cucumber, and creamy dressing come together in the best way. This salad is cool, refreshing, and full of flavor.
The dressing clings to the corn and cucumbers, coating every bite without overpowering the fresh flavors. It’s rich and creamy, while the lime juice keeps the flavors from feeling heavy. A sprinkling of cilantro brightens it all nicely, too.
Corn and Cucumber Salad
These cucumber salads and corn salads are some of our favorites when summer is at its peak. In this summer salad, sweet corn, summer tomatoes, and cucumbers, along with fresh basil and parsley, are tossed with a bright, tangy vinaigrette.
Bold and spicy flavors meet the refreshing crunch of fresh cucumbers in this spicy Asian cucumber salad. This simple side dish is endlessly snackable.
Juicy, raw corn kernels are tossed with crisp bell peppers and tangy tomatoes in a light dressing to create this zesty corn salad. (I toss this into other salads, dip it with chips, or eat it straight from the fridge. It’s a staple for me in the summertime.)
Creamy and fresh with a bit of tang, this German cucumber salad brings back happy memories. Nothing says summer Sunday dinner at Grandma’s house quite like this old-fashioned salad.
Cucumber Corn Salad
Ingredients
- 4 large ears of corn kernels removed, about 4 cups worth
- 1 English cucumber quartered lengthwise and sliced thin, about 2 cups worth
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped small
- 1-2 tablespoons cotija cheese crumbled or shredded OPTIONAL
Dressing Ingredients
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice about 1 medium lime, adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, salt, chili powder, and cumin in a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
- Add the corn and cucumber to the bowl and toss well to coat. Add the cilantro and cotija and stir again. Taste the salad and adjust the salt or lime, as desired. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
