Description
Frito Corn Salad is an easy and irresistible summer side dish that combines creamy dressing, vibrant vegetables, and the crunch of Fritos for a delightful culinary experience. Perfect for cookouts, picnics, and family gatherings, this colorful salad takes just minutes to prepare and is sure to impress your guests. With its harmonious blend of flavors—from sweet corn to zesty Rotel and savory spices—this dish is not only a crowd-pleaser but also highly customizable. Add your favorite veggies or proteins to make it your own. Serve it alongside grilled meats or as a refreshing dip, and elevate any gathering with this deliciously satisfying treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) sweet corn (drained)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (drained)
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel (drained)
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- 1 bag (9.25 oz) Fritos
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained corn, black beans, Rotel, diced bell pepper, and cheddar cheese. Mix well.
- Add the dressing to the salad mixture and stir gently to combine.
- Just before serving, fold in the Fritos to maintain their crunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg