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Fritos Corn Salad

Fritos Corn Salad

A vibrant and crunchy Southwest-inspired salad featuring sweet corn, black beans, red onion, and a tangy dressing, all topped with crispy Fritos corn chips.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southwest
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

Salad Components
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) Whole Kernel Corn Drained
  • 1 can (15 oz) Black Beans Rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Red Onion Finely chopped
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper (any color) Diced
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 bag (9.25 oz) Fritos Original Corn Chips Set aside about 1 cup for topping
Tangy Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, sugar, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained corn, rinsed black beans, chopped red onion, and diced bell pepper.
  3. Gently fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and about three-quarters of the Fritos corn chips (crush them slightly as you add them to the bowl).
  4. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated. Be careful not to crush the chips too much.
  5. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. If the salad will sit longer than 2 hours, wait to add the chips until just before serving.
  6. Before serving, stir the salad gently one last time. Top with the reserved Fritos chips for maximum crunch.

Notes

This salad is best when chilled, allowing the spicy-sweet dressing to penetrate the corn and beans. For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for half of the mayonnaise.
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