Creamy Corn Salad with Bacon Recipe
This Creamy Corn Salad with Bacon is a delightful blend of fresh, sweet, crunchy corn paired with a tangy and creamy dressing accented by smoky bacon bits. Served chilled, it’s a perfect sweet and savory side dish that is easy to prepare and sure to please a crowd.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 cups fresh corn kernels (see notes for frozen corn option)
- 1/2 cup bacon bits (store-bought or cooked and chopped from about 8 slices of bacon)
- 1 sweet pepper, chopped (any color)
- 1/2 red or purple onion, chopped
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon dried dill weed
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the fresh corn kernels, chopped sweet pepper, chopped red or purple onion, and bacon bits. Mix these components together to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Prepare Dressing: In a smaller bowl, whisk together the dried dill weed, apple cider vinegar, sour cream, mayonnaise, along with salt and pepper to taste. Ensure the dressing is smooth and well blended.
- Mix Dressing with Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the corn mixture and stir gently until everything is well incorporated. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if needed with extra salt or pepper.
- Chill the Salad: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes. This chilling step allows the flavors to meld and enhances the creamy texture.
- Serve: Serve the salad chilled as a refreshing and flavorful side dish to complement your meal.
Notes
- If using frozen corn, thaw it completely and drain any excess liquid before mixing to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
- For bacon bits, you can use store-bought real bacon bits or make your own by cooking and chopping approximately 8 slices of bacon for a smoky flavor.
