Description
This creamy ranch bacon corn salad is loaded with sweet corn, sharp cheddar, smoky bacon, and green onions, all tossed in a tangy ranch-mayo dressing. It’s the perfect chilled side dish or dip for any summer gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 ½ cups mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 (1 oz) packet ranch seasoning mix
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp paprika
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked and chopped bacon
- 3 chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional Add-ins:
- Diced red onion
- Avocado chunks
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cucumbers
- Red bell peppers
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika until smooth.
- Stir in the corn kernels, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, and green onions until everything is evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld.
- Serve cold as a side dish or as a dip with chips.
Notes
To lighten it up, use Greek yogurt in place of some or all of the mayonnaise. Stir in optional add-ins like cherry tomatoes or red bell pepper for a fresher twist. Best served chilled within 24 hours for peak crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg