Description
A simple, crunchy, and flavorful salad made with Fritos corn chips, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a quick side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Fritos corn chips
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed frozen)
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine corn, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, and cheddar cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Gently fold in the Fritos corn chips just before serving to maintain crunch.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Add the Fritos right before serving to prevent them from getting soggy.
- For extra flavor, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
