For a milder flavor, remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapenos before chopping. If you don't have fresh corn, you can substitute with 4 cups of frozen corn, thawed and drained. The salad can be made ahead of time, but add the crushed corn chips just before serving to prevent them from getting soggy. Feel free to adjust the amount of jalapeno to your spice preference. Try adding a can of drained and rinsed black beans for extra flavor and protein.
Frito Corn Salad
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME10 mins
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TOTAL TIME30 mins
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SERVING14 People
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VIEWS18
A vibrant and crowd-pleasing salad that marries the sweetness of fresh corn with the salty crunch of Fritos, all brought together by a creamy, zesty dressing. It's a guaranteed hit at any gathering!
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate23 g
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Cholesterol26 mg
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Fiber3 g
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Protein7 g
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Saturated Fat6 g
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Sodium614 mg
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Sugar4 g
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Fat22 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
1 mins
Gather all ingredients.
02
Step
13 mins
Microwave the Corn: Place 3 ears of corn on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on HIGH until just cooked through (approximately 4 minutes). Repeat with the remaining 3 ears. (Estimated time: 8 minutes cooking + 5 minutes cooling)
03
Step
2 mins
Prepare the Corn Kernels: Once the corn is cool enough to handle, remove and discard the husks. Cut the kernels from the cob (you should have about 5 cups). Transfer the kernels to a large bowl.
04
Step
2 mins
Crush the Corn Chips: Lightly crush one of the bags of corn chips (about 4 cups). Transfer 3 cups of the crushed corn chips to the bowl with the corn, reserving the remaining 1 cup of corn chips for garnish.
05
Step
1 mins
Combine and Mix: Add the shredded Cheddar cheese, chopped bell peppers, finely chopped red onion, chopped fresh cilantro, mayonnaise, sour cream, seeded and finely chopped jalapeno chiles, taco seasoning, lime zest and juice, and kosher salt to the bowl with the corn. Stir until all ingredients are evenly combined.
06
StepGarnish and Serve: Garnish the salad with the remaining 1 cup of crushed corn chips and additional fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with the remaining bag of corn chips on the side.
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Anya Gutkowski
Jun 24, 2025I added some black beans and avocado, and it was even better! Thanks for the great recipe.
Jayme Wuckert
Jun 15, 2025I made this for a potluck, and it was the first dish to disappear. So easy and delicious!
Lorine Volkman
May 24, 2025The lime zest really makes this salad special. I will definitely be making this again.
Viola Windler
May 5, 2025This salad was a huge hit at my family BBQ! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.