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Crack Corn Salad

A colorful and creamy salad bursting with summer flavors, perfect for potlucks and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups sweet corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese or pepper jack cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • To taste salt
  • To taste black pepper
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced

Instructions

  1. Prep the ingredients: Whether using fresh corn, bacon, or veggies, prepare everything. Grill or boil fresh corn for a few minutes until tender.
  2. Cook the bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  3. Combine the core ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the corn, crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, and diced red bell pepper.
  4. Make the dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing, mayonnaise, and lime juice until smooth.
  5. Add seasonings: Pour the dressing over the corn mixture and sprinkle in salt and pepper. Mix gently until well coated.
  6. Fold in the greens: Add the sliced green onions and gently fold them into the salad.
  7. Chill & serve: Cover the salad and let it chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Plate it up: Serve in a beautiful bowl or platter, garnished with a little reserved bacon.

Notes

Tastes even better the next day as flavors meld together. Feel free to personalize with additional ingredients.

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Keywords: corn salad, summer salad, BBQ side dish, potluck dish