Here’s a quick overview:
Shoepeg Salad is a sweet and creamy corn salad, usually made with shoepeg corn (a type of small, tender, white corn), mayonnaise, sugar, and sometimes other ingredients like chopped bell pepper, celery, or a bit of onion. It’s popular in the American South and Midwest as a side dish.
A classic simple version would be:
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1 can shoepeg corn (or about 1½ cups if fresh/frozen)
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½ cup mayonnaise
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1–2 tsp sugar (adjust to taste)
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Optional: diced red bell pepper, chopped celery, chopped onion
Instructions:
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Drain the corn if canned.
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Mix the corn with mayonnaise and sugar in a bowl.
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Add any optional veggies if you like.
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Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
The salad is creamy, slightly sweet, and mild, making it a classic side for barbecues, fried chicken, or potlucks.
If you want, I can also give a fancier version that tastes like a restaurant-style Southern dish—it’s surprisingly addictive. Do you want me to do that?