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Frito Corn Salad

Easy Frito Corn Salad for a Crunchy, Flavorful Twist

Frito Corn Salad is a quick and delicious twist on summer salads, featuring fresh corn, tangy lime, and crunchy Fritos.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Fresh Corn Kernels Fresh or thawed frozen
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise Creamy base for the salad
  • ¼ cup Sour Cream
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice For brightness
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 each Red Bell Pepper Diced
  • ½ cup Green Onions Chopped
  • ¼ cup Cilantro Chopped
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Creamy and savory
  • 1 cup Fritos Corn Chips Gives signature crunch

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather fresh corn kernels or thaw frozen corn. Cut kernels off the cob or use thawed corn.
  2. In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and lime juice. Add salt and black pepper, and whisk until smooth.
  3. Add corn, diced red bell pepper, chopped green onions, cilantro, and cheddar cheese to the dressing. Gently fold to combine.
  4. Crush Fritos lightly and fold them into the salad just before serving.
  5. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Serve in a bowl, garnished with extra cilantro or green onions if desired, and lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, chill the salad before serving and add Fritos just before serving to maintain crunch.

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