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
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn, black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, and cheddar cheese.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the corn mixture and toss to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.
- Just before serving, stir in the crushed Fritos corn chips for that crunchy texture.
- 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.