Description
This classic Fritos corn salad is a crunchy, creamy side dish loaded with corn, cheddar cheese, fresh veggies, and crushed Fritos. Perfect for summer BBQs, potlucks, or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (15 oz) cans whole kernel corn, drained
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup green pepper, chopped
- ½ cup red onion, chopped
- 1 (10.5 oz) bag Fritos corn chips, coarsely crushed
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine corn, grated cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, green pepper, and red onion.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
- Just before serving, stir in the crushed Fritos to preserve their crunch.
- Serve immediately as a flavorful side dish — especially great for BBQs, potlucks, or tailgates.
Notes
Add a kick with diced jalapeños or a sprinkle of chili powder. If prepping in advance, store the salad and Fritos separately to keep the chips from getting soggy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: fritos corn salad, summer salad, bbq side dish, potluck salad, crunchy corn salad