Delicious Frito Corn Salad Recipe

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Delicious Frito Corn Salad Recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on June 22, 2024

This Frito Corn Salad is a perfect mix of crunchy, savory, and sweet flavors that will delight your taste buds. It's a crowd-pleasing dish that is great for barbecues, picnics, or potlucks. The combination of corn, peppers, cheese, and Fritos chips topped with a creamy dressing makes for a satisfying and tasty side dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15.25 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups Fritos corn chips, crushed

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn, black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, and cheddar cheese.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the corn mixture and toss to combine.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.
  5. Just before serving, stir in the crushed Fritos corn chips for that crunchy texture.
  6. Garnish with additional Fritos on top, if desired, and serve chilled.

Interesting Facts

  • Frito Corn Salad is often referred to as a 'Texas Corn Chip Salad' due to the addition of Fritos chips.
  • This salad can be customized with additional ingredients like diced tomatoes, avocado, or jalapenos for added flavor and texture.