Description
Frito Corn Salad is a quick and delicious dish that combines sweet corn, fresh vegetables, and crunchy Fritos for a delightful side salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups frozen corn, thawed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup diced bell pepper (any color)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Fritos corn chips
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed corn, cherry tomatoes, diced bell pepper, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the corn mixture and stir gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are well-coated.
- Fold in the Fritos corn chips just before serving to maintain their crunch.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve cold.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the dressing.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter option, or use a dairy-free mayonnaise for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg