Frito Corn Salad

Frito corn salad is a quick and easy side dish featuring sweet corn, crunchy Fritos, and creamy mayonnaise. Perfect for gatherings, it combines fresh ingredients and bold flavors in just minutes.

Prep Time10

Chill Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Frito Corn Salad Recipe

Servings:

Calories: 685kcal

Ingredients

30 ounces frozen yellow corn, thawed and drained (three 10-ounce bags)
1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
¾ cup diced green bell pepper
¾ cup diced red onion
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
5 cups Fritos corn chips, roughly crushed and divided (9 ¼ ounce bag) (4 ½ cups mixed into corn salad and ½ cup for garnish)

Instructions

To a large mixing bowl add the yellow corn, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, diced green bell pepper and diced red onion. Set aside.
To a small mixing bowl stir together the mayonnaise, taco seasoning, lime juice, salt and black pepper until smooth and fully combined.
Add the mayonnaise mixture to the large mixing bowl of vegetables. Stir to fully coat all the ingredients with the mayonnaise mixture. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours or until chilled.
To the bowl of chilled corn mixture, gently stir in the 4 ½ cups Fritos corn chips, being careful not to break up the corn chips too much. Top with remaining ½ cup corn chips for garnish and serve.

Notes

Thaw Corn Quickly: If you need to thaw the corn quickly, place the frozen corn in a colander and run cold water over it until it's thawed. Shake off excess water to ensure it’s well-drained.
Avoid Soggy Chips: To keep the Fritos from getting soggy, stir them in just before serving. You can also keep a portion of the Fritos separate to add more crunch as needed.
Knife Skills: Dice the bell pepper and red onion into small, uniform pieces to ensure even distribution and a better overall texture. This salad is best when all the mix ins are about the same size.
Lime Juice: Fresh lime juice makes a big difference in flavor compared to bottled. Roll the lime on the counter under your palm before cutting to extract more juice.
For the Best Flavor: If you taste this recipe as soon as you make it, you might find it tastes a bit bland. However, it's critical to let the salad chill for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld together. Then, after this time, add more salt or seasoning if you wish.

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