Frito Corn Salad
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5
Frito Corn Salad
Description
This salad combines corn kernels with diced red and green bell peppers, red onion, and jalapeño peppers or mild green chiles for a fresh and slightly spicy vegetable base. Mayonnaise mixed with chili powder creates a creamy, smoky dressing that binds the ingredients together.
Shredded cheddar cheese adds richness and depth to the salad. Just before serving, crunchy Fritos chips are folded in to provide texture contrast. The seasoning with salt and pepper finishes the flavor profile, making it a flavorful side or snack.
For best texture, add the Fritos right before serving to maintain their crispness. If prepared ahead, keep Fritos separate until serving to avoid sogginess. The salad combines creamy, crunchy, and mild heat elements for a satisfying dish.
Ingredients
- 3 cups corn kernels fresh off the cob, or two 12-14 ounce cans of corn, drained
- ½ red bell pepper diced ¼-inch
- ½ green bell pepper diced ¼-inch
- ½ red onion diced ¼-inch
- 4 ounces jalapeno pepper drained, or 4 oz mild green chiles drained, diced
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 5 ounces Fritos chips
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except Fritos in a large bowl and mix well.
- Just before serving, stir in Fritos.
- Season with salt & pepper to taste.
Notes
- For best texture, add Fritos chips just before serving to keep them crunchy.
- If preparing ahead, keep Fritos separate until ready to serve to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 155 | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 251mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 525IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 21.9mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 124mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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