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corn salad

A fresh and crunchy corn salad with cheese, peppers, and a creamy dressing, topped with crunchy Fritos chips.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 30 oz frozen yellow corn
  • 1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 0.75 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 0.75 cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 5 cups Fritos corn chips roughly crushed, divided (4 ½ cups mixed into salad and ½ cup for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. To a large mixing bowl, add the yellow corn, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, diced green bell pepper, and diced red onion. Set aside.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, taco seasoning, lime juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and fully combined.
  3. Add the mayonnaise mixture to the large mixing bowl of vegetables. Stir to fully coat all ingredients with the mayonnaise mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours.
  4. Gently stir in 4 ½ cups of crushed Fritos corn chips into the chilled corn mixture. Top with the remaining ½ cup of chips for garnish. Serve immediately.

Notes

This colorful salad is perfect for barbecues and potlucks, providing a crunchy, cheesy, and flavorful side dish.