Sides

Cheddar Corn Salad

This rich and creamy corn salad is a summer favourite, blending sweet corn, sharp cheddar, and a tangy yogurt and sour cream dressing—perfect for BBQs and picnics.

Prep Time

10

Cook Time

10

Total Time

20

Equipment

  • large pan
  • large bowl

Ingredients

CORN
2 tbsp (30 mL) Canadian butter, unsalted
4 cups (660 g) corn, frozen or cut from the cob
3 cloves (9 g) garlic, minced
1 cup (250 mL) Canadian cheddar cheese, grated
1 (15 g) jalapeño, seeded, chopped
¼ cup (50 g) red onion, chopped
½ cup (75 g) red pepper, chopped
2 (10 g) green onions, chopped
½ cup (8 g) cilantro
¼ tsp (1.5 g) salt

DRESSING
½ cup (125 mL) Canadian plain yogurt
½ cup (125 mL) Canadian sour cream
¼ cup (60 mL) lime juice
1 tsp (2 g) paprika
1 tsp (2 g) pepper
1 tsp (2 g) cumin
¼ tsp (1.5 g) salt

Directions

  1. Corn: In a large pan over high heat, melt the butter and add the corn. Cook until warm and golden. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  2. In a large bowl, combine all the remaining ingredients for the corn salad.
  3. Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Pour dressing into the corn salad, mix until combined and serve.