Description
This Frito Corn Salad is a delicious blend of sweet corn, zesty jalapenos, and creamy dressing. It’s an easy dish that can be enjoyed at gatherings or as a quick meal, perfect for those who love vibrant flavors and simple preparations!
Ingredients
Scale
- 45 ounces whole kernel corn (3 cans, well-drained and patted dry)
- 1 red bell pepper (seeded and diced)
- 2 jalapeno peppers (seeded and diced)
- ¼ cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 8 ounces shredded Mexican cheese or taco flavored cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 9.25 ounces chile cheese Fritos (coarsely broken/crushed)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the drained corn with paper towels to absorb excess moisture.
- Mix in the diced red bell pepper, diced jalapenos, red onion, and Mexican cheese, stirring well to combine.
- Incorporate the sour cream, mayonnaise, chopped cilantro, and fresh lime juice, mixing thoroughly.
- Cover the mixture and refrigerate until it's time to serve.
- Just before serving, add the crushed Fritos and gently stir to combine.
Notes
For added flavor, let the salad chill for at least an hour before serving.
Feel free to adjust jalapeno quantity based on your spice preference.
You can substitute the Fritos with a different crunchy snack if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
