Crack Corn Salad Recipe
A delicious and easy-to-make Crack Corn Salad perfect for gatherings!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sweet corn (fresh, canned, or thawed frozen)
- 12 slices cooked bacon, finely chopped
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, finely diced
- ½ cup Ranch salad dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- If making homemade ranch dressing, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, buttermilk, onion powder, garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside or refrigerate.
- In a large bowl, combine sweet corn, bacon, green onions, jalapeño, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Add ½ cup of ranch dressing to the mixture and stir until everything is well coated. Add more dressing if a creamier texture is desired.
- Optional: Chill for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or dill if desired.
Notes
- You can use fresh grilled corn for a smoky depth of flavor.
- Adjust spice level by using more or less jalapeño—or substitute with bell pepper for a milder version.
- Great for BBQs, potlucks, or as a make-ahead side for any gathering.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg