Delicious Corn Salad With Bacon

Looking for a new way to serve up some vegetable side dishes? This delicious corn salad with bacon is quick and easy. The whole family will love this easy vegetable salad. It’s a great picnic recipe as well. 

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This salad recipe could not be easier to make! It’s so delicious, not to mention full of fresh flavors and textures.

I love making this cold summer salad for the whole family. Corn salad has quickly become one of the recipes we meal prep to eat throughout the week.

This is a versatile recipe, it can made a dip for topping chips, a vegetable side dish that you eat on its own, or even as a topping for your next Taco Tuesday! 

What do I need to make this recipe? 

• Frozen Corn
• Lime Juice
• Minced Garlic
• Dried Oregano
• Salt
• Fresh Cilantro Leaves
• Cherry or Grape Tomatoes
• Pre-cooked Bacon

If you’re grilling outdoors, there’s an easy way to cook bacon on a blackstone griddle.

How to make this delicious corn salad: 

1. Mix together corn, lime juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and cilantro.
2. Halve or quarter the cherry tomatoes, depending on how big they are. Add to the corn.
3. Heat up the bacon. You can cook it crispy or soft – whatever you prefer. Blot excess grease with a paper towel. Chop into large bits, and add it to the corn and tomatoes.
4. If you want to serve it right away, let it stand at room temperature until the corn is thawed – it won’t take very long. Otherwise, refrigerate it until ready to serve.

Can I make my corn salad without the bacon? 

You can absolutely leave out the bacon if you’d prefer to make this corn salad as a vegetarian side dish.

I think the bacon adds a nice crunch, flavor, and texture to the dish but it’s not essential to the recipe.

If I was making corn salad and didn’t have bacon on hand I’d throw it together without the bacon…it will still be tasty! 

Does this salad travel well? 

If you are making corn salad for lunches or even just a picnic or party, make sure to give it a stir before you put it into lunchbox containers or a smaller dish for traveling.

It’s a great recipe to accompany lunches but after a day or so in the fridge the juices / sauce will settle in the bottom of the dish! So give it a good stir and you’ll be all set. 

Can I use corn salad to top my tacos? 

Making this corn salad to add to a taco bar is a great idea! Serving this up next to guacamole or homemade salsa would be an excellent idea.

It’s more colorful and flavorful than the standard vegetable toppings for tacos! 

Does this make a good dip recipe, can I serve it with chips? 

Yes! Another great way to serve this corn salad is with some tortilla chips as a dip.

Since it’s mostly vegetables you can still feel great about serving it to your family and friends, even the kids will love this tasty and fresh salad recipe. 

If you are making it as a dip recipe I’d recommend you add in some avocado.

It adds a nice creamy texture and the flavor compliments the corn and tomato so well! 

More side dish recipes: 

It’s never a bad idea to have some great side dish recipes on hand. These tasty options will make meal planning a breeze! No more struggling to work in vegetables either…

• Simple Oil & Vinegar Potato Salad
• 5-Ingredient Red Potato Salad
• Balsamic Roasted Asparagus
• Roasted Brussels Sprouts