Best 4 Easy Frito Corn Salad Recipes

Frito Corn Salad is a delightful and refreshing summer dish that combines the flavors of sweet corn, crunchy Fritos corn chips, and a tangy dressing. This salad is incredibly easy to make and is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a side dish for grilled meats.

This recipe features three different variations of Frito Corn Salad:

1. Classic Frito Corn Salad: This is the basic recipe that includes corn, Fritos, bell pepper, onion, and a dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, and seasonings.

2. Spicy Frito Corn Salad: This variation adds a kick of heat with the addition of diced jalapeños or cayenne pepper.

3. Black Bean and Corn Salad: This variation incorporates black beans for an extra boost of protein and fiber.

Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions, as well as tips and suggestions for customizing the salad to your liking. Whether you prefer a classic, spicy, or protein-packed version, these Frito Corn Salad recipes are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

Let's cook with our recipes!

EASY FRITO CORN SALAD RECIPE

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Provided by Katie Clark

Categories Salad

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cans of corn, drained
1 medium Red Bell Pepper, diced
1 medium Green Bell Pepper, diced
1 can black beans, drained
1 cup shredded Triple cheddar cheese
2-3 cups Frito chips
1/2 cup Bacon bits
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine corn, peppers, and black beans. In a separate bowl, mix together the mayo, sour cream, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Combine with vegetables. Mix in the bacon bits and cheddar cheese. Chill at least an hour - longer is better. Mix in Frito chips immediately before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 963 calories, Carbohydrate 92 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 24 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 61 grams fat, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 17 grams protein, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1319 grams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 44 grams unsaturated fat

FRITO CORN SALAD

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I tried this at a Christmas brunch the quilt guild had. I had to hunt down the one who brought this in and get the recipe.

Provided by Kaykwilts

Categories Corn

Time 10m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cans yellow kernel corn, drained
1/2 red bell pepper, sliced and chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, sliced and chopped
1/2 purple onion, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
5 ounces of chili cheese flavor Frito corn chips

Steps:

Mix all the ingredients except the chips.
Add the chips in before serving otherwise the chips will get soggy.
Red peppers are expensive so you can just use green instead.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.7, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 7.9, Sodium 180.1, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.6, Protein 3.5

FRITO® CORN SALAD

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Easy, great summer salad for picnics!

Provided by Melinda Konowitz

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Corn Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn, thawed
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
½ red bell pepper, diced
½ green bell pepper, diced
¼ red onion, diced
milk, or as needed
ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup corn chips (such as Fritos®), or to taste

Steps:

Mix corn, Cheddar cheese, creamy salad dressing, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, milk, and black pepper together in a bowl. Fold corn chips into salad right before serving to retain crunch.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 258.4 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

SPICY FRITO CORN SALAD

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Make and share this Spicy Frito Corn Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Food.com

Categories Corn

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 (15 1/4 ounce) cans corn kernels, drained
1/2 cup chopped roasted red pepper, plus 1/4 cup for garnish
1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 small jalapeno, chopped plus 1 small jalapeno cut into thin rounds
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
2 scallions, sliced thin
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon adobo sauce
2 limes, juiced
3 1/2 ounces chili cheese Fritos corn chips, lightly crushed
1/4 cup cilantro leaf
1/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, stir to combine corn, roasted red peppers, green bell pepper, chopped jalapeno, chopped red onion, scallions, mayonnaise, adobo sauce, lime juice and chopped Fritos. Season to taste with salt and pepper and transfer to a serving dish.
Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped roasted red bell peppers, sliced jalapeno pepper, cilantro leaves and cojita cheese.

Tips:

For the best flavor, use fresh corn kernels. If using frozen corn, thaw it completely before using.
Be sure to drain the corn well before adding it to the salad. This will help prevent the salad from becoming watery.
If you don't have Fritos on hand, you can use another type of corn chip. Just be sure to choose a chip that is sturdy and won't break down in the salad.
Feel free to add other ingredients to the salad, such as chopped tomatoes, onions, or bell peppers.
Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This easy Frito corn salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is simple to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy salad, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!