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Healthy street corn salad made with Greek yogurt and fresh vegetables

Healthy Street Corn Salad with Greek Yogurt

A vibrant and healthy street corn salad made creamy with Greek yogurt, perfect for lunch or light dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Healthy, Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 ears fresh corn, grilled or boiled For best flavor, use fresh corn in season.
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers Any color of bell peppers can be used.
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes Cherry tomatoes can be halved for a different texture.
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro Adjust according to preference.
Dressing
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt Use plain Greek yogurt for the best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice Adjust for desired tanginess.
  • 1 teaspoon salt To taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Freshly ground for better flavor.
Garnishes
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese Optional, can be substituted with avocado.
  • 1 avocado diced For creaminess and extra flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Grill or boil the fresh corn until cooked, then let it cool before cutting the kernels off the cob.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the corn kernels with diced bell peppers, tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.
Making the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lime juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Assembly
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix until all ingredients are well coated.
  2. Top with crumbled feta cheese and diced avocado before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, allow the salad to sit for at least 30 minutes in the fridge before serving to let the flavors meld together. This salad can be made a day in advance.