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Creamy Bacon and Avocado Corn Salad

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Creamy Bacon and Avocado Corn Salad
A creamy corn salad with avocado and bacon!

Fresh summer corn on the cob is everywhere these days and what better way to enjoy it than in a simple and tasty salad? I like to char corn for corn salads as it caramelizes it and brings out it natural sweetness. It’s easy to char corn by cooking it in a skillet over high heat until it just starts to blacken/char, that is right after you cut it off the cob! The sweet corn is the star of this salad and some creamy avocado and crispy bacon back it up perfectly! The dressing for this corn salad is a simple mayonnaise with a hit of lime juice along with sliced green onions and chopped cilantro for even more flavour! This creamy corn salad with avocado and bacon is a great side for any occasion, especially for the long weekend!

Creamy Bacon and Avocado Corn Salad

Creamy Bacon and Avocado Corn Salad
Creamy Bacon and Avocado Corn Salad

Creamy Bacon and Avocado Corn Salad

Prep Time:10 minutes Cook Time:20 minutes Total Time:30 minutes Servings: 6

A creamy corn salad with avocado and bacon!

ingredients
  • 4 strips bacon
  • 3 cups corn (about 4 ears), cut from the cob
  • 1 large avocado, diced
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 mayonnaise
  • salt and pepper to taste
directions
  1. Cook the bacon in a heavy skillet until crispy and set on paper towels to drain before crumbling.
  2. Drain all but two tablespoon of the bacon rendered bacon fat, heat over medium-high heat, add the corn, toss and let it sit cooking until charred, mix it up and let it char again, about 6-10 minutes.
  3. Mix everything and enjoy!
Option: Grill, boil or microwave the corn.
Option: Add 1 finely diced jalapeno!
Option: Add 1/4 cup salsa verde!
Option: Add 1/4 cup crumbled cotija or queso fresco or feta.
Option: Add 1 cup black beans.
Option: Add 1/2 cup diced tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts: Calories 153, Fat 9g (Saturated 1g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 3mg, Sodium 50mg, Carbs 16g (Fiber 4g, Sugars 4g), Protein 3g
Nutrition by: Nutritional facts powered by Edamam
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  2. Karen says

    Hi Kevin. Did you mean 1/4 CUP mayo in the recipe? I’d like to make it this weekend and just confirming your recipe notes.

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