Description
This easy Frito corn salad is a creamy, crunchy, and colorful side dish made with corn, bell peppers, cheddar cheese, and Fritos—perfect for quick summer meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
- 2 cups crushed Fritos (add just before serving)
- Optional: chopped cilantro, jalapeños, black beans
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn, diced bell peppers, red onion, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until evenly combined.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and sour cream (if using). Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or spices as desired.
- Pour the creamy dressing over the corn mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Just before serving, stir in the crushed Fritos to maintain their crunch. Serve immediately or chill for 15–30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use canned, frozen (thawed), or fresh grilled corn for flexibility.
- To reduce bite from red onion, soak in water for 10 minutes before adding.
- Keep Fritos separate if making ahead to avoid sogginess.
- For a healthier twist, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg