Description
Crack Corn Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that perfectly balances crunchy textures with creamy goodness. Ideal for summer gatherings, potlucks, or casual family dinners, this salad combines sweet corn, bacon, and zesty dressing for an explosion of taste in every bite. With its quick 15-minute preparation time, you can whip it up on busy days without sacrificing flavor. Customize it to your liking by adding extra vegetables or swapping out ingredients to suit your palate. This versatile dish is not just a side; it can easily take center stage at any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sweet corn
- 12 slices cooked Turkey Bacon (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup green onions (chopped)
- 1 jalapeño (finely diced)
- 1/2 cup Ranch salad dressing
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prepare fresh corn (cook until tender) or thaw frozen corn.
- Finely chop the turkey bacon and green onions; dice the jalapeño based on spice preference.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, Ranch dressing, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, minced garlic, milk, buttermilk, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sweet corn, chopped turkey bacon, green onions, jalapeño, and cheddar cheese; pour the dressing over.
- Toss gently until well-coated; chill if desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg