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Fritos Corn Salad

Deliciously Creamy Fritos Corn Salad for Your Summer BBQ

Fritos Corn Salad is a colorful and refreshing dish that makes for an effortless summer side, perfect for barbecues and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 can Canned Whole Kernel Corn Drained and rinsed.
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper Diced.
  • 1 cup Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Light mayo can be used.
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Freshly cracked is recommended.
Crunch Ingredients
  • 1 bag Chili Cheese Fritos Can substitute with plain Fritos.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped, for garnish.
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/2 cup Optional Salsa For flavor variation.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, drain and rinse the canned corn. Dice the red bell pepper and add it along with the shredded Mexican blend cheese, mayonnaise, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  2. Taste the mixture and adjust it if needed, adding more mayonnaise or black pepper for creaminess and zest.
  3. Just before serving, crush the Chili Cheese Fritos and fold them into the salad for crunch.
  4. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with cilantro. Serve chilled for maximum enjoyment.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, add Fritos just before serving to maintain their crispiness. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

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