It’s cookout season! And with every fun pool party, comes the best Frito Corn Salad, and we’re pretty confident this will be the one. It’s cheesy, creamy, juicy, and crunchy. The flavors of the fresh veggies and the creamy dressing combine to create such a satisfyingly delicious experience. And we think it tastes the absolute best served alongside a burger straight from the grill. Get ready for the cannon ball of fun and flavor that is this Frito Corn Salad! You can’t have a cookout without it!
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh corn, cut off the cob, or 2 (12-ounce) cans of corn, drained
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1/2 green bell pepper, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1/2 red onion, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 (4-ounce) can jalapeños, drained, chopped, or 1 (4-ounce) can mild green chiles, drained
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 5 ounces Fritos® corn chips
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –In a large bowl, add the corn, the red bell pepper, the green bell pepper, the red onion, the jalapeños, the mayonnaise, the chili powder, and the cheddar cheese and mix well to combine.
Step 2 –Add the corn chips to the corn mixture just before serving and stir to combine.
Step 3 –Season the corn salad with the salt and the pepper.
Step 4 –Serve.