Crack Corn Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
415 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Salad, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Crack Corn Salad
Description
The Crack Corn Salad features fresh sweet corn paired with cooked, finely chopped bacon for a salty, smoky bite. Green onions and diced jalapeño add layers of mild pungency and heat. Cheddar cheese introduces a sharp creaminess.
A homemade ranch dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, garlic, lemon juice, dill, and spices coats the salad ingredients thoroughly, giving a rich and tangy flavor profile. Chilling the salad allows the flavors to combine and the textures to soften slightly, making it a refreshing dish.
This salad works well as a side for grilled meats or as part of a picnic or potluck spread. The balance of veggie sweetness with creamy and smoky notes makes it versatile and satisfying.
Ingredients
Salad:
- 4 cups sweet corn
- 12 lices Bacon finely chopped, cooked
- 1/4 cup green onions chopped
- 1 jalapeño finely diced
- 1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- lime juice of 1
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
Ranch Dressing:
- 1 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup milk whole
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dill fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
Ranch Dressing:
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients for the dressing, stir, and set aside.
Salad:
- In a large bowl, combine all the salad ingredients.
- Add the dressing. Stir until ingredients are thoroughly mixed and coated in dressing.
- If you have time, chill it for 30 minutes.
- Garnish with herbs, if desired, then serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 415 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 415kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 627mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 353mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 390IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 9.9mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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