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Flavorful BLT Corn and Avocado Chopped Salad Easy Recipe with Buttermilk Ranch

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A fresh and satisfying chopped salad combining crispy bacon, sweet corn, creamy avocado, and tangy buttermilk ranch dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch or a side dish that balances crunch, creaminess, and smoky flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 8 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and roughly chopped
  • 1 ½ cups fresh corn kernels (from 3 ears) or thawed frozen corn
  • 2 medium ripe avocados, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • A handful fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • ¾ cup buttermilk ranch dressing
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Juice of half a lime

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway through. Drain on paper towels and roughly chop once cooled.
  2. Prepare the corn by removing kernels from fresh ears or thaw and drain frozen corn.
  3. Chop the avocado, halve the cherry tomatoes, finely dice the red onion, and chop the romaine lettuce. Chop cilantro if using.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk ranch dressing, fresh lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, gently combine romaine, corn, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and avocado.
  6. Add the chopped bacon last to maintain its crunch.
  7. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat without mashing the avocado.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt, pepper, or lime juice if desired.
  9. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh textures and flavors.

Notes

Add avocado just before serving to prevent browning. Use fresh lime juice for brightness. Don’t overcrowd the pan when cooking bacon to ensure crispiness. Bacon fat can be saved for other cooking uses. Toss salad gently to avoid mashing avocado. Leftovers keep up to 1 day refrigerated; re-crisp bacon before serving.

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Keywords: BLT salad, avocado salad, corn salad, buttermilk ranch, chopped salad, quick salad, summer salad, easy recipe

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