A Refreshing Delight! Recipe
	
	
		This Crack Corn Salad Recipe is a refreshing delight that combines the sweetness of corn with the savory flavors of bacon and cheddar cheese, all brought together with a zesty homemade Ranch dressing.
	 
	
		
							- Author: Rita
 
							- Prep Time: 15 minutes
 
							- Cook Time: 0 minutes
 
							- Total Time: 15 minutes
 
							- Yield: 6 servings 1x
 
							- Category: Salad
 
							- Method: Mixing
 
							- Cuisine: American
 
							- Diet: Vegetarian
 
					
	 
	
		
		
			Main Salad:
- 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
 
For Homemade Ranch Dressing (optional):
- 1½ cups mayonnaise
 
- ½ cup sour cream
 
- ⅓ cup whole milk
 
- ¼ cup buttermilk
 
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
 
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
 
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
 
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill
 
- Salt and pepper, to taste
 
		 
	 
	
		
		
			
- 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.
 
		 
	 
	
		Nutrition
		
							- Serving Size: 1 serving
 
							- Calories: 420
 
							- Sugar: 6g
 
							- Sodium: 820mg
 
							- Fat: 34g
 
							- Saturated Fat: 10g
 
							- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
 
							- Trans Fat: 0g
 
							- Carbohydrates: 20g
 
							- Fiber: 2g
 
							- Protein: 12g
 
							- Cholesterol: 55mg
 
					
	 
	
		Keywords: Crack Corn Salad, Corn Salad Recipe, Ranch Dressing, Summer Salad