Fritos Corn Salad
Fritos Corn Salad is crunchy, zesty, and bursting with flavor. The recipe is made with Chili Cheese Fritos and is perfect for any gathering. It’s the perfect BBQ side dish or dip at your party.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4-6 servings
Preparation Level: Beginner +
Important Information About The Recipe
- The recipe is one of the easiest side dishes out there. You can have the recipe done and ready to eat in 30 minutes.
- Frito corn salad is a versatile recipe. You can add or switch out ingredients for different flavors.
Ingredients
- Whole kernel corn, drained and rinsed
- Red bell pepper, diced
- Red onion, diced
- Colby jack cheese, shredded
- Mayonnaise
- Sour cream
- Taco seasoning
- Chili Cheese Fritos, crushed
- Cilantro for garnish
The full printable recipe, with measurements and instructions, is at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.
How To Make Fritos Corn Salad
Gather your ingredients for the recipe.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the corn, bell pepper, onion, and cheese. Mix until thoroughly combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and taco seasoning. Mix well.
- Drizzle the mayonnaise sauce all over the mixture and mix to combine.
4. Add the Fritos and mix until all ingredients are incorporated.
Substitutions and Variations
You can switch out some of the ingredients in this salad for a different flavor. Here are a few ideas.
- Plain Fritos
- Tomatoes
- Green onions
- Jalapeños
- Tortilla chips
- Black beans
- Greek yogurt
Make Ahead Tips
The recipe can be made a day in advance. However, don’t add the Fritos until you are ready to serve the dish, or you will end up with wilted chips.
What To Serve With Fritos Corn Salad
Fritos Corn Salad
Ingredients
- 15 ounce can whole kernel corn drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- ½ red onion diced
- 1 cup Colby jack cheese shredded
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 6 ounces Chili Cheese Fritos crushed
- Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the corn, bell pepper, onion and cheese. Mix until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and taco seasoning. Mix well.
- Drizzle the mayonnaise sauce all over the mixture.
- Add the Fritos and mix in using a wooden spoon until all ingredients are well incorporated.
