Description
Creamy Frito corn salad brings southwestern zest to summer gatherings with its crunchy texture and tangy dressing. Crisp corn kernels and zesty ingredients combine for a crowd-pleasing side dish you’ll want to savor at every picnic and potluck.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 bag (9.25 oz/262 g) chili cheese or original Fritos, crushed slightly
- 2 cans (15 oz/425 g each) whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- 1 tsp chili powder (optional, for a little kick)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Gather corn, cheddar cheese, bell pepper, green onions, mayonnaise, chili powder, salt, pepper, and Fritos.
- Mixing Base: Combine corn, shredded cheddar, diced bell pepper, and sliced green onions in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a vibrant and colorful foundation.
- Dressing Integration: Fold mayonnaise into the vegetable mixture, ensuring even coating and smooth distribution of creamy texture.
- Seasoning Enhancement: Sprinkle chili powder, salt, and pepper to elevate the flavor profile, gently stirring to incorporate seasonings thoroughly.
- Chilling Process: Refrigerate the salad for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing ingredients to meld and flavors to intensify.
- Crispy Finale: Immediately before serving, gently fold crushed Fritos into the salad, preserving their distinctive crunch and adding a delightful textural contrast.
- Serving Recommendation: Present the salad chilled, showcasing its vibrant colors and inviting texture for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Use fresh or thawed corn kernels for the best texture and flavor, avoiding canned corn which can be mushy.
- Add crushed Fritos just before serving to maintain their signature crunch and prevent them from becoming soft and losing their crispy texture.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or cotija for a unique twist, and adjust spice levels with additional chili powder or hot sauce.
- Prepare the salad base (excluding Fritos) up to a day in advance and store in the refrigerator, adding crushed chips right before serving to keep everything fresh and crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg