Frito Corn Salad is a tasty Tex-Mex combination of Frito Corn Chips, corn, cheddar cheese, bell pepper, and red onion.
Make it in under 10 minutes for an easy side dish for your barbecues, potlucks, or picnics.
You will love this Frito Corn Salad recipe.
The combination of salty, crunchy Frito chips with the sweetness of corn kernels create the perfect texture.
The bell peppers and red onion add a burst of flavor, while the cheese and dressing ties everything together, making each bite irresistibly delicious.
Make it for a dinner side salad or a party side dish!
Watch how to make Frito Corn Salad
Ingredients to make Frito Corn Salad
You will need the following ingredients to make Frito Corn Salad.
- frozen corn- You can substitute with canned or fresh corn. Fiesta canned corn would also be delicious in this salad. If you are using fresh corn, here are tips on how to corn off the cob.
- cheddar cheese- Monterrey Jack cheese or Pepper Jack cheese are great substitutions.
- bell pepper-You can substitute with jalapeno pepper if you want to add spice.
- red onion- White onion and green onions make good substitutes.
- mayonnaise- Do not substitute with Miracle Whip.
- Chili Cheese Frito Chips-The Chili Cheese Frito Chips offer the best spice mix for this salad. However, the Barbecue Frito Chips make a tasty substitute. If you prefer a more simple flavor, you can use the plain Frito chips.
Note:
This is the traditional vintage recipe. However, feel free to customize this salad to your liking. You can add additional ingredients such as diced tomatoes, black beans, red bell pepper, or canned green chiles to enhance the flavor profile. Cumin or Taco Seasoning spices are also tasty additions.
Steps to make
Follow these simple steps to make Frito Corn Salad.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix frozen corn that has been thawed with shredded cheddar cheese, diced bell pepper, diced red onion, and mayonnaise.
- When ready to serve, crush Chili Cheese Frito Chips and place ½ cup a side. Mix Frito Chips into the salad. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Top with the remaining Frito Chips.
Tips
For the best results, refrigerate the salad for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. It is also important that the Frito chips are added just before serving to maintain their crunchiness.
For more corn recipes, try some of these:
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Recipe
Frito Corn Salad
Ingredients
- 24 ounces frozen corn thawed
- 1 cup bell pepper diced
- ¾ cup red onion diced
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 9.25 ounces Chili Cheese Frito Chips crushed
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, mix corn with shredded cheddar cheese, diced bell pepper, diced red onion, and mayonnaise.24 ounces frozen corn, 1 cup bell pepper, ¾ cup red onion, 8 ounces cheddar cheese, 1 cup mayonnaise
- When ready to serve, crush Chili Cheese Frito Chips and place ½ cup a side. Mix Frito Chips into the salad. Salt and pepper to taste.9.25 ounces Chili Cheese Frito Chips
- Top with the remaining Frito Chips.
