Description
Discover the deliciousness of this Easy Frito Corn Salad Recipe, the perfect side dish for summer cookouts and backyard gatherings. This vibrant salad combines sweet corn, black beans, and fresh bell peppers with a creamy dressing, all topped off with crunchy Fritos for that irresistible texture. With just a few minutes of preparation, you can create a colorful dish that will impress your guests at picnics or potlucks. No cooking is required—simply mix and serve!
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 (red, green, or yellow)
- 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
- In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine sweet corn, black beans, Rotel, diced bell pepper, and shredded cheese.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and stir gently to combine.
- Just before serving, fold in the Fritos to maintain their crunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added flavor and texture, consider mixing in chopped celery or cucumbers. Customize your salad by adding grilled chicken or different beans for variety.