Frito Corn Salad

4.78 from 77 votes

Frito Corn Salad is a flavorful side dish filled with sweet corn, onions, peppers, cheese and crushed Chili Cheese Fritos. A great recipe for any cookout, celebration or potluck get together.

Recipe slightly adapted from Texas A & M University Texas Barbecue

Prep Time10

Additional Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Side Dishes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bbq side dish, Chili Cheese Frito Corn Salad, corn salad, easy side dish, no cook side dish, potluck side dish

Servings: servings

Calories: 547kcal

Author: Milisa

Ingredients

1 can whole kernel sweet corn 15 ounces
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 cup shredded cheese sharp cheddar, colby-jack, or pepper jack
5 ounces crushed Chili Cheese Fritos

Instructions

Drain corn and add to a medium size bowl.
Mix in bell peppers, red onion, mayonnaise and cheese.
Cover and refrigerate at least an hour or overnight.
Mix in crushed Fritos just before serving.

Notes

Feed a Crowd: This easy frito corn salad recipe can be doubled as needed.

Makes a Great Dip: Serve this corn salad with Fritos Scoops or tortilla chips.

Frozen Corn: If you are using frozen corn, thaw by running under cool water until corn kernels are no longer frozen, drain well.

Variations: If you aren't a fan of mayonnaise, substitute half or all of it with sour cream.

Add-Ins: Sliced green onions, rinsed and drained black beans, green chiles, or candied jalapeños are great additions to give it a little kick.

Storage: Store corn salad in an airtight container or covered in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Add crushed Fritos before serving.

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