Description
This Crack Corn Salad recipe is a refreshing delight that combines sweet corn, crispy bacon, tangy ranch dressing, and zesty jalapeños for a burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a side dish for any meal!
Ingredients
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Main Salad:
- 4 cups sweet corn (fresh, canned, or thawed frozen)
- 12 slices cooked bacon, finely chopped
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, finely diced
- ½ cup Ranch salad dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For homemade ranch dressing (optional):
- 1½ cups mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- If making homemade ranch dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, buttermilk, onion powder, garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside or refrigerate.
- In a large bowl: Combine sweet corn, bacon, green onions, jalapeño, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Add ranch dressing: Add ½ cup of ranch dressing to the mixture and stir until well coated. Adjust dressing amount for desired creaminess.
- Optional chill: Chill for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or dill if desired.
Notes
- You can customize this salad by adding cherry tomatoes, avocado, or black beans for extra flavor and texture.
- This salad is best served chilled but can also be enjoyed at room temperature.
- Adjust the spice level by seeding the jalapeño or adding more for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Crack Corn Salad, Corn Salad Recipe, Bacon Corn Salad
