Frito Corn Salad
Crunchy Frito corn salad is a fun side dish bursting with Mexican-inspired flavors! Corn, cheese, peppers, and onion get tossed in a tasty dressing and mixed with Fritos corn chips. A surprising FAVORITE at any get-together!
Servings: 8 people
Ingredients
Salad
- 3 cans whole kernel corn, drained (15 ounces each)
- 1 ½ cups Colby Jack Cheese, shredded
- 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
- ⅓ cup chopped red onion
- 3-4 cups Fritos corn chips, coarsley chopped
- kosher salt and pepper, to taste
- cilantro, for garnish
Dressing
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/2 lime, juiced
Instructions
- Add drained 3 cans whole kernel corn, 1 cup red bell pepper,⅓ cup chopped red onion, and 1 ½ cups Colby Jack Cheese, to a large bowl
- To make the dressing, add 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon taco seasoning, kosher salt and pepper, and juice from 1/2 lime, to a medium bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to coat. Chill for 2-24 hours.
- Right before serving, add 3-4 cups Fritos corn chips, and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, and additional cheese. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 501kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 641mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 874IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 223mg | Iron: 1mg
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