Description
This Crack Corn Salad is the ultimate creamy summer side dish loaded with sweet corn, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, green onions, and a flavorful ranch dressing. It’s incredibly easy to make, perfect for potlucks, BBQs, picnics, and family gatherings, and always disappears fast.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 cups sweet corn kernels (fresh, frozen and thawed, or canned and drained)
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch seasoning, and black pepper until smooth.
- Combine the ingredients: Add the corn, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, green onions, and diced jalapeño if using.
- Mix well: Stir gently until all of the ingredients are evenly coated in the creamy dressing.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend.
- Serve: Garnish with extra bacon, cheddar cheese, green onions, or fresh parsley before serving chilled.
Notes
For the best flavor, use freshly grilled corn when it’s in season. This salad can be made up to one day ahead and stored in the refrigerator. Add diced avocado just before serving for extra creaminess or a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: crack corn salad, creamy corn salad, bacon ranch corn salad, summer corn salad, bbq side dish, potluck salad
