Bacon, Avocado and Corn Salad by Gaby Dalkin’s “Absolutely Avocados”

Name: Bacon, Avocado and Corn Salad by Gaby Dalkin’s “Absolutely Avocados”
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 5 strips Thick cut bacon; 8 servings coarse salt; 57 grams cotija cheese (feta cheese may be substituted); 4 ears corn, husks and silks removed; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh cilantro; 8 servings ground black pepper to taste; 1 Hass avocado; 1 lime, juiced

Bacon, Avocado and Corn Salad by Gaby Dalkin’s “Absolutely Avocados” might be just the side dish you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains about 5g of protein, 11g of fat, and a total of 156 calories. This recipe serves 8. A mixture of coarse salt, cotija cheese, bacon, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Place a heavy skillet over medium heat. Arrange the bacon strips in the skillet and cook on both sides until the bacon is crisp, 5 to 6 minutes.

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Bacon

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Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to dry.

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Remove all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat from the skillet.

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Bacon Drippings

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Cut the kernels off each cob by laying the cob flat on a cutting board and using a sharp knife to remove the kernels. Discard the cobs and transfer the kernels to the skillet with the bacon fat. Cook the corn over medium-high heat until it is just slightly golden brown, about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat, crumble in the cotija cheese, and add the cilantro and lime juice.

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Cotija Cheese