Crack Corn Salad Recipe
This Crack Corn Salad recipe is a delightful mix of sweet corn, crispy bacon, tangy ranch dressing, and zesty jalapeños, creating a flavorful dish perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Sweet Corn 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
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 for 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors. Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or dill if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Crack Corn Salad, Corn Salad Recipe, Bacon Ranch Corn Salad
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