Cajun Corn Salad with a Cajun Dressing

Brighten up your table with this zesty and colorful Cajun Corn Salad with a Cajun Dressing! Packed with fresh sweet corn, crunchy bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant cilantro, this vibrant salad is a true explosion of flavors. The creamy Cajun dressing, made with a tangy blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, and a hint of honey, ties everything together with a smoky, spicy kick of Cajun seasoning. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook salad is perfect as a side dish for summer BBQs, potlucks, or as a refreshing light meal. Refrigerated to meld the flavors, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s not only easy to make but also loaded with irresistible textures and bold tastes. Make this Cajun Corn Salad your go-to recipe for a quick, delicious, and visually stunning dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups Sweet corn (fresh or frozen and thawed)
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium Green bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 medium Red onion, finely diced
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 clove Fresh garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Paprika (optional, for garnish)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet corn, diced red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.

Step 2

Make the Cajun dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Cajun seasoning, fresh lime juice, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

Step 3

Combine the salad and dressing: Pour the Cajun dressing over the vegetables and toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 4

Taste and adjust seasoning: Taste the salad and adjust salt, pepper, or Cajun seasoning to your preference.

Step 5

Chill the salad: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Serve: Transfer the chilled salad to a serving dish. Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of paprika on top for garnish before serving.

Step 7

Enjoy: Serve the Cajun Corn Salad as a side dish or a refreshing light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1558.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1777.7

Total Fat 97.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 119.6mg	0%
Sodium 3613.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 220.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.8g	0%
Total Sugars 73.5g
Protein 36.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 157.6mg	0%
Iron 8.0mg	0%
Potassium 3369.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.2%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 46.2%