Frito Corn Salad
This Frito Corn Salad is fun, flavorful, and the perfect combination of crunchy and creamy. It’s made with canned corn, diced peppers and onion, cilantro, and cheese tossed in a tangy creamy dressing. Crushed Fritos add the final touch that turns this into a highly requested side dish!
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 441kcal
Ingredients
- 45 ounces whole kernel corn 3 (15-ounce) cans, 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
- Add the drained corn to a large bowl. Use a few paper towels to soak up extra moisture.
- Add in the diced red pepper, diced jalapenos, red onion and Mexican cheese. Stir to combine.
- Add the sour cream, mayo, chopped cilantro and juice from one lime.
- Stir well to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Before serving, add the Fritos and stir to combine.
Notes
Do not add the Fritos until ready to serve. Frito corn salad is best enjoyed in one sitting to prevent soggy Fritos.
Nutrition
Calories: 441kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 829mg | Potassium: 330mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 742IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 389mg | Iron: 1mg