Description
Frito Corn Salad is a vibrant and flavorful side dish that effortlessly elevates any summer gathering, cookout, or casual dinner. With its creamy dressing, crunchy Fritos, and fresh vegetables, this salad delivers an irresistible combination of tastes and textures that are sure to impress your guests. Best of all, it requires minimal preparation—taking just 5 minutes to assemble—making it an ideal option for last-minute entertaining. Whether served alongside grilled meats or as part of a potluck spread, Frito Corn Salad is versatile enough to shine at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (15-ounce) cans sweet corn (drained)
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (drained)
- 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel tomatoes (drained)
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (9.25-ounce) bag Fritos
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Seasonings: salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained corn, black beans, Rotel tomatoes, diced bell pepper, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix gently.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and stir to combine thoroughly.
- Just before serving, carefully fold in the Fritos to maintain their crunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg