Description
Crack Corn Salad is the ultimate summer dish that brings together a delightful medley of flavors and textures. This quick and easy recipe showcases the sweetness of fresh corn, the creaminess of Ranch dressing, and the smokiness of crispy bacon, all elevated by a hint of lime juice. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or potlucks, this versatile salad can be served as a refreshing side or enjoyed as a light main dish. With its crowd-pleasing appeal, it’s guaranteed to be a hit at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sweet corn
- 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
- 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
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients—finely chop the jalapeño and green onions.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sweet corn, chopped bacon, jalapeño, and green onions.
- In a separate bowl, mix Ranch dressing with mayonnaise, sour cream, whole milk, buttermilk, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, minced garlic, dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad base and stir gently until well coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg