Shoepeg Salad

Shoepeg Salad 🌽🥗

A crunchy, sweet-and-tangy Southern classic made with tiny white shoepeg corn, crisp veggies, and a creamy dressing—perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or as a refreshing side dish!

🍽️ Ingredients (Serves 8-10)

For the Salad:

• 2 (15 oz) cans shoepeg corn, drained (or white corn kernels)

• 1 (15 oz) can French-style green beans, drained

• 1 cup celery, finely diced

• ½ cup green bell pepper, finely diced

• ½ cup red onion, finely diced

• 1 (4 oz) jar pimentos, drained

For the Dressing:

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• ½ cup sour cream

• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 2 tbsp granulated sugar

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

👩🍳 Instructions

1. Prep Veggies:

   • In a large bowl, combine corn, green beans, celery, bell pepper, red onion, and pimentos.

2. Make the Dressing:

   • In a separate bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.

3. Combine & Chill:

   • Pour dressing over veggies and toss gently to coat.

   • Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours (or overnight) for flavors to blend.

4. Serve:

   • Stir well before serving. Garnish with extra pimentos or fresh parsley.

💡 Pro Tips

✅ Extra crunch? Add ½ cup chopped water chestnuts.
✅ Lighter version? Swap mayo/sour cream for Greek yogurt.
✅ Make ahead? This salad tastes even better the next day!

Why You’ll Love It

✨ Unique texture from shoepeg corn (tender yet crisp!).
✨ Sweet-tangy dressing balances the veggies perfectly.
✨ No wilting—stays crunchy for days.

Ideal with fried chicken, grilled meats, or as a standalone side! 🍗🔥

Fun fact: “Shoepeg” corn got its name from its resemblance to old-fashioned shoepeg nails! 👞🌽