Description
Delight in the vibrant flavors of this Frito Corn Salad Recipe, a perfect blend of sweet corn, zesty Rotel, and crunchy Fritos. This colorful salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a crowd-pleaser at summer cookouts and family gatherings. With a creamy dressing that ties all the ingredients together, it’s incredibly easy to whip up in just 5 minutes. Serve it alongside grilled meats or enjoy it on its own as a refreshing standalone dish. Customize it by adding jalapeños for heat or swapping out cheese types to suit your taste. Experience the joy of simplicity with this satisfying summer side dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (15-ounce) cans sweet corn (drained)
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (drained)
- 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel (drained)
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (9.25-ounce) bag Fritos
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- 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
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together sour cream, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground cumin until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine drained sweet corn, black beans, Rotel, diced bell pepper, and shredded cheese.
- Pour the dressing over the mixture and gently stir until well combined.
- 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: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg