Frito Corn Salad
Crunchy, creamy, and bursting with vibrant flavors, Frito Corn Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for potlucks, barbecues, or a simple side dish upgrade. This quick and easy recipe combines sweet corn kernels, crisp bell peppers, and red onion with a tangy blend of mayonnaise and sour cream for a refreshingly creamy base. Shredded cheddar cheese adds richness, while salty, crispy Fritos corn chips bring an irresistible crunch that takes this salad to the next level. A sprinkle of fresh cilantro offers a pop of color and optional herbal freshness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook salad is as effortless as it is delicious, a perfect balance of texture and taste served up in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Sweet corn kernels (canned, drained or thawed frozen)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium Green bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups Fritos corn chips
- 0.75 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, diced green bell pepper, chopped red onion, and shredded cheddar cheese.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable and cheese mixture in the large bowl. Gently toss to coat everything evenly.
Just before serving, stir in the Fritos corn chips to ensure they remain crunchy.
Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired, and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
502 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.9 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.0 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 41 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 838 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.0 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.6 g | ||
| Protein | 10.3 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 192 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 371 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
