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Fritos Corn Salad

Delicious Fritos Corn Salad: Your New Go-To Summer Side

Fritos Corn Salad is a no-cook, flavorful summer side dish that combines fresh corn, red bell pepper, and crunchy Chili Cheese Fritos.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Canned Whole Kernel Corn Drained and rinsed
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper Diced
  • 1 cup Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Consider light mayo
  • to taste Black Pepper Freshly cracked recommended
  • 2 cups Chili Cheese Fritos Crushed
  • to taste Fresh Cilantro For garnish
For Serving
  • to taste Salsa Optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • measuring cups

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Fritos Corn Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, drain and rinse one can of whole kernel corn, then add it to the bowl. Dice one red bell pepper and mix it in with the corn, followed by a generous cup of shredded Mexican blend cheese. Spoon in about half a cup of mayonnaise and sprinkle freshly cracked black pepper to taste, stirring everything together until the mixture is creamy and well-combined.
  2. Taste the corn salad mixture and adjust seasoning as necessary. If you prefer a creamier texture, add a little more mayonnaise, mixing well after each addition. Ensure that the flavors meld beautifully as you fold in the ingredients.
  3. Just before you're ready to serve, crush about two cups of Chili Cheese Fritos and gently fold them into the salad to preserve their crunch. Mix carefully to distribute the Fritos evenly without causing them to break down too much.
  4. Transfer the completed Fritos Corn Salad to a serving bowl. For a burst of freshness and color, sprinkle finely chopped fresh cilantro on top. Serve the salad chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For optimal freshness, store leftovers in an airtight container and consume within 3-4 days. Add Fritos just before serving to maintain crunch.

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