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Frito Corn Salad Recipe

Frito Corn Salad Recipe

5 from 22 reviews

Frito Corn Salad is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or any gathering. This colorful salad combines sweet corn, black beans, bell peppers, and cheese with a creamy and flavorful dressing, all topped off with crunchy Fritos for a satisfying crunch in every bite.

Ingredients

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Salad:

  • 2 (15-ounce) cans sweet corn, drained
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained
  • 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel, drained
  • 1 bell pepper, diced (red, green, or yellow)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 (9.25-ounce) bag Fritos

Dressing:

  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients in the dressing list. Whisk until smooth and fully incorporated.
  2. In a large bowl, combine corn, beans, Rotel, bell pepper, and cheese. Top the salad with the homemade dressing.
  3. Gently stir to combine the salad and dressing mixture, then add the Fritos just before serving. Fold the Fritos into the salad mixture to avoid breaking them. Do this just before serving the salad to maintain the Fritos’ crunchy texture.

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Keywords: Frito Corn Salad, Corn Salad, Side Dish, Potluck Recipe, Picnic Recipe