Description
Crack Corn Salad is a vibrant and delicious dish that perfectly balances sweet, creamy, and savory flavors. This quick and easy recipe features a delightful combination of fresh corn, crispy bacon, tangy Ranch dressing, and sharp cheddar cheese. Ideal for summer gatherings, potlucks, or barbecues, this salad will impress your guests with its bold taste and refreshing crunch.
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)
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prepare fresh corn by removing the kernels or thawing frozen corn.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sweet corn, chopped bacon, green onions, and diced jalapeño.
- In another bowl, mix together Ranch dressing, mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, minced garlic, lime juice, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the corn mixture and gently fold until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg