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Corn Salad with Tamale Croutons

Name: Corn Salad with Tamale Croutons
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12 servings (3/4 cup each).
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: TAMALE CROUTONS:; 3 cups frozen corn, divided; 2/3 cup butter, softened; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup masa harina; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; CHIPOTLE RANCH DRESSING:; 1/4 cup buttermilk; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon buttermilk ranch salad dressing mix; 1 teaspoon minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce; SALAD:; 6 cans (7 ounces each) white or shoepeg corn, drained; 2 cups grape tomatoes, chopped; 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, well drained; 1 small red onion, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped peeled jicama; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup lime juice; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 4 medium ripe avocados, peeled and cubed; 3/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 25 min.

Makes

12 servings (3/4 cup each)

This recipe is special because I was able to take a delectable, but somewhat complicated, appetizer recipe and turn it into a salad that's easy to make and transport. Adjust the jalapeno and chipotles to suit your spiciness level.—Richi Reynolds, Scottsboro, Alabama

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Ingredients

TAMALE CROUTONS:
3 cups frozen corn, divided
2/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup masa harina
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
CHIPOTLE RANCH DRESSING:
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon buttermilk ranch salad dressing mix
1 teaspoon minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
SALAD:
6 cans (7 ounces each) white or shoepeg corn, drained
2 cups grape tomatoes, chopped
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, well drained
1 small red onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped peeled jicama
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup lime juice
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
4 medium ripe avocados, peeled and cubed
3/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Directions

Place 2 cups corn in food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. Add the butter, sugar and salt; cover and process until blended. Stir in masa harina and flour until a soft dough forms; fold in remaining corn. Using wet hands, press dough into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan.
Bake at 400° for 20 minutes. Score the dough into 1-in. squares. Bake 4-6 minutes longer or until golden brown. Immediately cut along the scored lines; cool in pan on a wire rack.
In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the corn, tomatoes, onion, jicama, cilantro, lime juice and jalapeno. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat; gently stir in avocados. Sprinkle with cheese and croutons. Serve immediately.

Corn Salad with Tamale Croutons

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