love is in the air….nope, thats bacon.
-anonymous
Let my first start by saying, thanks to everyone that polled on facebook which recipe you wanted to see today! The winner was the Bacon, Avocado & Corn Salad!
Gaby Dalkin aka the queen of avocados created an entire cookbook devoted to them. GENIUS! One of the recipes in her cookbook is delicious appetizer/side dish for Bacon, Avocado & Corn Salad. I made it recently and it was a HUGE hit at the house. Not only did we add it as a side dish for fresh fish & chicken but it also made for a great dip with chips.
This recipe is exactly what you have been looking for when it comes to your Cinco De Mayo party or just a great starter for a get together.
My local grocery store apparently decided to stop carrying cojita cheese this week so I substituted feta but it still tasted delicious!
Oh boyfriend jeans. You’re SO STINKING CUTE, but you give me MAJOR mom butt.
- How good does that look?
- This recipe is great as a side to any protein & it stays fresh in the refrigerator for multiple days
- BACON BACON BACON.
There is a deep bacon flavor throughout the dish because you cook in the bacon grease from the first step. It adds such a great flavor profile you will have your friends begging you for the recipe!
Happy Cinco De Drinko Everyone!
ENJOY!

- 5 slices bacon, thick cut
- 4 ears corn, large & de-husked
- 1/2 cup cojita cheese or feta cheese
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado, large
- 1 lime, juiced
- salt & pepper to taste
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Into large skillet, add bacon. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until crisp. Remove from skillet and set aside for later.
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Using a knife, place corn on cutting board so it lays flat. Cut down one side & rotating to the newly flat side, remove all corn from cob.
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Into skillet (with bacon fat still inside) add corn & cook for 4-5 minutes until it is warm & golden.
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Remove skillet from heat & add in cheese, lime juice, cilantro, salt & pepper. Mix together & let cool.
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Once mixture is cool, slice your avocado in half & dice in large chunks. Add avocado chunks to skillet.
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Stir all ingredients a few good times to combine, add a little extra lime juice for taste & sprinkle on a little extra cheese. Serve & enjoy!
If making ahead of time, make sure you sprinkle on lime juice before placing in refrigerator to maintain color of avocado.