Description
Frito Corn Salad is a creamy, crunchy, and flavorful no-cook side dish featuring a blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, cheddar cheese, corn, green chilies, green onions, and Fritos corn chips. This easy-to-make salad offers a delightful combination of textures and zesty flavors, perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
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Dressing Base
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
- 1 can (4 ounces) green chilies, drained
- 1 cup green onions, chopped
Crunchy Element
- 1 bag (9 ounces) Fritos corn chips
Instructions
- Combine mayonnaise and sour cream: In a large mixing bowl, add 1 cup of mayonnaise and 1/2 cup of sour cream. Stir together until smooth and well blended.
- Add ranch dressing mix: Sprinkle 1 packet of ranch dressing mix into the mayo and sour cream mixture, stirring thoroughly to incorporate the flavors evenly.
- Mix in cheddar cheese: Add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl and stir until the cheese is evenly distributed throughout the dressing base.
- Add corn: Drain 1 can (15 ounces) of corn well, then gently mix it into the dressing and cheese mixture.
- Add green chilies: Drain 1 can (4 ounces) of green chilies and stir them into the mixture with the corn and cheese.
- Incorporate green onions: Chop 1 cup of green onions and add them to the bowl, mixing carefully to ensure even distribution.
- Prepare Fritos: Open the 9-ounce bag of Fritos corn chips and gently crush them into smaller pieces without turning them into crumbs.
- Add crushed Fritos: Fold the crushed Fritos into the salad mixture, being gentle so as not to crush the chips too much, preserving their crunch.
- Chill the salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Stir before serving: After chilling, gently stir the salad to mix any settled ingredients.
- Serve: Dish out the salad and enjoy this creamy, crunchy delight as a perfect side or snack.
Notes
- This salad is best served cold and should be refrigerated for at least one hour before serving to develop its full flavor.
- To maintain the crispness of the Fritos, add them just before serving or gently fold them in as the recipe suggests.
- You can customize the spiciness by adjusting the amount or type of green chilies used.
- For a lighter version, substitute light mayonnaise and reduced-fat sour cream.
- Make sure to drain canned corn and green chilies well to avoid watery salad.
