Description
Crack Corn Salad is the ultimate summer dish, bursting with vibrant flavors and textures that will elevate any meal. This delightful salad combines sweet corn, crispy bacon, creamy dressing, and a hint of tangy lime. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or family gatherings, it can be whipped up in just 15 minutes, making it a hassle-free addition to your table. Whether you serve it as a refreshing side or a light main course, this easy-to-make salad is guaranteed to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 12 slices cooked bacon (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup green onions (chopped)
- 1 jalapeño (finely diced)
- 1/2 cup Ranch dressing
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather and finely chop the bacon, green onions, jalapeño, and garlic.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Ranch dressing, milk, buttermilk, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix the sweet corn with the chopped ingredients. Pour the dressing over the mixture and gently fold everything together until combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg