Crunchy Corn Salad with Fritos
Crunchy corn salad with Fritos chips is the zesty summer side dish you'll be making on repeat all season long! It bursts with sweet corn, crunchy veggies and Fritos, and creamy cheese all tossed in a tangy, refreshing dressing.
Servings: 8
Calories: 414kcal
Ingredients
- 2 15.25 oz cans sweet corn kernels drained
- 3 stalks celery diced
- 1 sweet pepper seeded & thinly sliced
- 1 bunch green onions thinly sliced
- 2 cups corn chips
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
For The Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp onion powder
- 1/8 tsp cumin powder
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add all of the salad ingredients, except the chips & dressing ingredients, to a large mixing bowl. Gently toss to evenly incorporate.2 15.25 oz cans sweet corn kernels, 3 stalks celery, 1 sweet pepper, 1 bunch green onions, 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- In a separate mixing bowl, add all of the dressing ingredients. Whisk them together until smooth & evenly combined.1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp sugar, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/8 tsp onion powder, 1/8 tsp cumin powder, salt & pepper
- Pour the dressing out over salad, and stir to combine.
- Serve the mixture as is, topped with corn chips or stir them in.2 cups corn chips
- Alternatively, if you prefer a cold salad- chill the corn salad for 2 hours. Stir the corn chips in just before serving.
Notes
- If canned corn isn’t your thing, sub 2-3 cups fresh corn kernels cut off the cob or frozen corn that's been thawed.
- Don’t have green onions on hand? Minced red onion will also work. Just make sure the pieces are small so they don’t overwhelm each bite.
- As stated in the recipe, this corn salad is delicious served hot or cold. If you want to serve it chilled (and keep it chilled on a blistering day), we’ve got a trick for that. Serve it in a metal bowl, and set the bowl over a bed of ice in a pan or tray to help it keep it’s cool. This will also keep it from spoiling in the heat.
- We use plain, unseasoned corn chips- but you can sub the seasoned ones if you’d prefer.
Nutrition
Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 534mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 867IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 201mg | Iron: 1mg