Description

This Frito Corn Salad is a quick, vibrant, and crunchy dish combining sweet corn, black beans, diced bell peppers, tangy Rotel, and shredded cheddar cheese, all tossed in a creamy homemade dressing and topped with crunchy Fritos. Perfect as a refreshing side or a light snack, this salad comes together in just minutes without any cooking required.

Ingredients

Scale

Salad Ingredients

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

Dressing Ingredients

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

Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, extra virgin olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground cumin. Whisk the mixture until smooth and fully incorporated, creating a creamy and flavorful dressing.
Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the drained sweet corn, black beans, Rotel, diced bell pepper, and shredded cheddar cheese, ensuring an even distribution of all components.
Add the Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture. Gently stir to combine everything evenly, coating the salad ingredients with the creamy dressing.
Add Fritos Just Before Serving: Add the Fritos last, folding them carefully into the salad to avoid breaking them. This step maintains their crunchy texture and provides a delightful contrast to the creamy salad.
Serve Immediately: Serve the salad right after folding in the Fritos to enjoy the perfect balance of creamy and crunchy textures.

Notes

For best texture, add the Fritos just before serving to keep them crispy.
You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a healthier option.
Feel free to customize the bell pepper color based on preference or availability.
This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours without the Fritos added.
Make sure to drain all canned ingredients thoroughly to prevent sogginess.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Frito Corn Salad, Corn Salad, Quick Salad, No-Cook Salad, Fritos Salad, Party Salad, Easy Side Dish