Corn Salad Bacon Cheddar (Print-Friendly Version)
Juicy corn tossed with cheddar, creamy ranch, and bacon for a zippy, fresh side you can throw together fast.
# Ingredients List:
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Ground black pepper, add just as much as you like
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Some kosher salt, taste as you go
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1 teaspoon garlic powder to shake in
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Juice squeezed from 1 lime
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½ cup of ranch dressing, grab some from the store or mix up your own
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1 jalapeño, chop it up tiny
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¼ cup chopped green onions
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1 cup cheddar cheese, grate it fresh if you can
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12 strips of bacon, cook and chop them up fine
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4 cups corn, use fresh, canned, or thawed frozen
→ Optional Homemade Ranch Dressing
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Salt and pepper, season to taste
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1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
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2 tablespoons lemon juice, squeezed fresh
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2 garlic cloves, crush or mince them
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¼ teaspoon onion powder
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¼ cup tangy buttermilk
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⅓ cup whole milk
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½ cup sour cream
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1½ cups creamy mayonnaise
# Detailed Cooking Steps:
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Pop it in the fridge for half an hour or so to let flavors come together. Sprinkle with parsley, dill, or whatever fresh herbs you’ve got handy before you dig in.
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Drizzle on half a cup of ranch dressing and mix everything up till it’s all covered. Want it extra creamy? Go ahead and pour in a bit more.
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Toss corn, chopped bacon, cheddar cheese, green onion, jalapeño, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a big bowl. Make sure everything’s spread around nicely.
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Throw mayo, sour cream, whole milk, buttermilk, onion powder, chopped garlic, lemon juice, dill, a pinch of salt, and a crack of pepper in a bowl. Stir it up until smooth. You can stash it in the fridge until you need it.
# Helpful Hints:
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Grilling fresh corn really gives this dish a smoky kick.
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Add or skip jalapeño as you like—use bell pepper if you want it super mild.
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Whip this up ahead for potlucks or BBQs, keeps great for groups.