Creamy Corn Salad with Lime & Herbs

Sweet corn tossed in a creamy lime dressing with garlic, jalapeño, and cilantro for a bright, smoky, flavor packed side that pairs with just about anything.

Sweet corn is already so good on its own, but once you toss it in this creamy lime dressing with garlic, smoked paprika, and a little jalapeño, it turns into something that tastes like you tried a lot harder than you actually did.

I love how it hits every flavor note. The corn is sweet, the lime is bright, the dressing is smooth and tangy, and the jalapeño gives just enough warmth without overwhelming the kids. This creamy corn salad works great as a topping for tacos, loaded onto a burrito bowl, or even just scooped up with tortilla chips while I finish dinner.

How to Make It

If using fresh corn, stand each cob upright and carefully slice the kernels off into a bowl. You can leave them raw for a crisp, juicy bite and natural sweetness.

Mix in the sour cream, mayo, lime juice, grated garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, honey if using, and salt until smooth.

Add the minced jalapeño, cilantro, and red onion. Stir until everything is evenly coated in the creamy dressing. Taste and adjust salt or lime as needed. Chill for 20 to 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.

To simplify this recipe, just keep the base ingredients and forget about the red onion and jalapeno. Sometimes I don’t have those or I don’t feel like doing the extra chopping and mincing, and that works well for busy nights!

To watch me make the full recipe, check out my YouTube video below!

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