Description
Fritos Corn Salad is a vibrant, crunchy side dish bursting with flavor. Perfect for picnics and gatherings, it’s simple to make and sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can sweet corn (drained)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 3 green onions (chopped)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
- 2 cups Fritos chips (plus extra for topping)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients for easy access.
- In a large bowl, mix together corn, red bell pepper, green onions, mayonnaise, sour cream, and cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; stir gently.
- Fold in most of the Fritos chips carefully to prevent crushing; reserve some for topping.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Before serving, top with reserved Fritos for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider including diced tomatoes or jalapeños. Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a healthier option. This salad can be prepared a day ahead; just remember to add the Fritos right before serving.