Description
This Frito Corn Salad is a delightful mix of flavors and textures. Featuring corn, crunchy peppers, and creamy dressings, it makes a great side dish for any gathering. Easy to whip up and sure to please everyone, it’s the ultimate comfort salad!
Ingredients
Scale
- 45 ounces whole kernel corn, well-drained and patted dry
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 2 jalapenos peppers, seeded and diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 8 ounces shredded mexican cheese or taco flavored cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 9.25 ounces chile cheese fritos, coarsely broken/crushed
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the drained corn and use paper towels to absorb any extra moisture.
- Mix in the diced red pepper, jalapenos, red onion, and Mexican cheese. Stir to combine.
- Add the sour cream, mayonnaise, chopped cilantro, and the juice of one lime.
- Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Just before serving, add the Fritos to the salad and gently mix to combine.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding diced avocado or black beans.
Adjust the amount of jalapenos based on your spice preference.
Letting the salad sit for a few hours enhances the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
