Frito Corn Salad
User Reviews
4.5
Frito Corn Salad
Description
Frito Corn Salad features a mix of canned corn, sharp cheddar cheese, diced green peppers, finely chopped red onions, and creamy mayonnaise, chilled to blend the flavors. Adding coarse crushed Fritos corn chips at the last moment preserves their crunch and adds a bold corn chip flavor enhancing the creaminess. This preparation creates a textured salad that balances sweetness from the corn with savory and tangy elements from the cheese and mayo.
The salad can be eaten directly with a spoon or served as a dip accompanied by whole Fritos Scoops, ideal for sharing at informal occasions or as a side dish. The optional use of Fritos chili cheese corn chips offers a spicy variation. Adjusting the amount of chips allows control over the salad's consistency and crunch level.
This salad benefits from color variation by using both red and green peppers. The salad should be chilled before adding the corn chips to avoid sogginess; keeping chips separate until serving preserves the desired texture.
Ingredients
- 2 (15 ounce) whole kernel corn canned, drained
- 2 cups cheddar cheese grated
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup green pepper chopped
- 1/2 /2 cup red onion diced finely
- 1 (10 1/2 ounce) Fritos corn chips or Fritos chili cheese corn chips, bag, coarsely crushed, regular
- Fritos Scoops for serving
Instructions
- Mix first 5 ingredients and chill. Stir in corn chips just before serving. You may not want to add all of the corn chips. Add a little at a time. Some people prefer to just serve the Fritos on the side or crumbled on top. You can eat this with a spoon or as a dip with Fritos Scoops for serving.
Notes
- Adding both red and green peppers enhances the salad’s color and flavor.
- Add crushed Fritos chips gradually to reach your preferred consistency without making the salad too soggy.
- Consider serving additional Fritos on the side to maintain crunch if storing leftovers.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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