Description
This Frito Corn Salad boasts an irresistible combination of flavors. Made with fresh corn, crunchy peppers, creamy dressing, and flavorful cheese, it’s perfect for quick dinners, parties, or as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 (15-ounce) cans 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 soak up any extra moisture.
- Stir in the diced red bell pepper, diced jalapenos, red onion, and Mexican cheese until mixed well.
- Incorporate the sour cream, mayonnaise, chopped cilantro, and lime juice into the mixture.
- Stir everything together until combined evenly.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Just before serving, add the crushed Fritos and stir gently to combine.
Notes
Feel free to substitute with your favorite cheese.
For a spicier kick, leave some seeds in the jalapenos.
Allowing the salad to chill enhances the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg