Description
Zesty French Vinaigrette dances with classic Parisian flair, whisking together tangy mustard and bright herbs. Crisp salads and rustic vegetables find new life when drizzled with this simple yet sophisticated French dressing that elevates any plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cans (15 oz or 425 g) whole kernel corn, drained
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- 1 bag (9.25 oz or 262 g) chili cheese or original Fritos, crushed slightly
- 1 tsp chili powder (optional, for a little kick)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Combine corn, cheddar cheese, bell pepper, green onions, and mayonnaise in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Seasoning: Enhance the mixture with chili powder, salt, and pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences for a perfectly balanced flavor profile.
- Chilling: Refrigerate the salad for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing the ingredients to meld and intensify their collective taste.
- Final Touch: Gently fold in crushed Fritos just before serving to maintain their signature crunch and textural contrast.
- Serving: Present the corn salad immediately, showcasing its vibrant colors and tantalizing combination of ingredients.
Notes
- Crush Fritos right before serving to maintain their crispy crunch and prevent them from getting soft in the salad.
- Let the salad chill for at least 30 minutes to allow ingredients to marinate and blend flavors thoroughly.
- Adjust chili powder quantity based on personal spice preference, starting with a small amount and tasting before adding more.
- Prepare the base salad (without Fritos) up to a day in advance and store in the refrigerator to develop richer taste profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Salads
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg