Summer Corn Salad

corn

🥗Healthier: fresh corn

💰Cheaper: canned corn

Fresh corn is more nutritious, while canned corn is budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Welcome to the Sparkle Eats kitchen.

Introduce the summer corn salad as a great side dish for grilled meals.

Mention using either canned corn or fresh corn off the cob.

State having about 4 cups of corn for the recipe.

Add a diced red pepper to the corn.

Add diced red onion to the mixture.

Include sharp cheddar cheese for extra flavor.

Prepare the dressing by combining mayonnaise and sour cream.

Suggest substituting Greek yogurt for sour cream if desired.

Add lime juice, dry ranch dressing, taco seasoning, and black pepper to the dressing mixture.

Pour the dressing over the corn and vegetable mixture.

Mix everything together thoroughly.

Mention that the salad can be made ahead of time for better flavor melding.

Finish the salad with chopped cilantro.

Before serving, sprinkle crushed chili cheese corn chips on top to avoid sogginess.

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