Crack Corn Salad Recipe
A delightful and creamy Crack Corn Salad combining sweet corn with crispy bacon, sharp cheese, and fresh green onions, all brought together with a smooth mayo dressing. Perfect as a side dish or a refreshing snack for gatherings.
- Author: Mick
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 6 slices crispy cooked bacon, crumbled
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- Prepare Ingredients: If using fresh corn, cook and cool the kernels. If frozen, thaw and drain any excess water.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the corn, mayonnaise, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and sliced green onions.
- Mix Thoroughly: Gently stir all ingredients together until evenly coated with the mayonnaise dressing.
- Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and the salad to chill properly.
- Serve: After chilling, give the salad a final stir and serve cold as a side dish or snack.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add some chopped celery or bell peppers.
- To make it lighter, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- This salad can be prepared a day ahead and kept refrigerated.
- Adjust bacon quantity based on preference for smokiness and saltiness.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon or substitute with smoked paprika for flavor.
Keywords: Corn Salad, Crack Corn Salad, Bacon Corn Salad, Creamy Corn Salad, Side Dish, American Salad