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Frito Corn Salad

Crunchy Frito Corn Salad: A Flavorful Summer Side Dish

Frito Corn Salad is a vibrant, customizable dish perfect for summer cookouts, combining sweet corn, zesty tomatoes, and crunchy Fritos.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups sweet corn fresh, canned, or frozen
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can Rotel tomatoes drained
  • 1 cup diced bell pepper any variety
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional dairy-free substitute
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise low-fat optional
  • 1/2 cup sour cream Greek yogurt can be used
  • 1 juice lime fresh
  • seasoning salt, pepper, and spices to taste
To Top
  • 2 cups Fritos gluten-free options available

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Frito Corn Salad
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and seasoning until smooth. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine sweet corn, black beans, Rotel tomatoes, and diced bell pepper. Mix gently.
  3. Fold in shredded cheddar cheese into the salad mixture until well incorporated.
  4. Drizzle the creamy dressing over the salad mixture and gently stir to combine.
  5. Fold in Fritos just before serving to maintain their crunch.
  6. Transfer the salad to a serving dish and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Add Fritos right before serving to maintain crunch. Customize with additional veggies like avocado or jalapeños for extra flavor.

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