Corn Salad With 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
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon buttermilk ranch salad dressing mix
• 1 teaspoon minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 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

1. 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.
2. Bake at 400u0b0 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.
3. 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.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/corn-salad-with-tamale-croutons/ (may not work)