Crack Corn Salad
Crack Corn Salad is a delightful and refreshing dish perfect for any gathering. This quick and easy salad combines sweet corn with zesty Ranch dressing, creamy cheese, and savory turkey bacon for an explosion of flavors and textures in every bite. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, attending a potluck, or looking for a delicious side dish, this vibrant salad will impress your guests and elevate any meal. Plus, it’s customizable—feel free to add your favorite veggies or protein!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 12 slices cooked turkey 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 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Cook fresh corn until tender or thaw frozen corn.
- Mix the salad base: In a large bowl, combine sweet corn, chopped turkey bacon, green onions, and jalapeño.
- Make the dressing: In another bowl, mix Ranch dressing with shredded cheddar cheese, lime juice, and garlic powder.
- Combine everything: Pour the dressing over the salad base and gently fold until well combined.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to meld the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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