Description
A vibrant, creamy salad packed with sweet corn, crunchy bacon, and tangy dressing, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
- 4 cups sweet corn (fresh, frozen, or canned, dried well if frozen or canned)
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (reserve a bit for garnish)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese or pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced (or use jalapeno for a spicier version)
Instructions
- Cook the bacon until crispy and crumble it into small pieces.
- Prepare the corn: boil fresh corn until tender or pat dry frozen or canned corn.
- Mix the corn, crumbled bacon, cheese, green onions, and diced bell pepper in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the ranch dressing, mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the corn mixture and gently fold until well-coated.
Notes
For a smoky flavor, consider grilling the corn instead of boiling. Maintain crispy bacon by adding it right before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American