Description
A vibrant and crunchy Frito Corn Salad combining sweet corn, colorful bell peppers, and zesty lime mayonnaise dressing, perfect for a refreshing side dish or light snack.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups sweet corn (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup Fritos corn chips
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare the corn: Steam fresh corn until tender, then allow it to cool completely. If using canned corn, ensure it is drained well.
- Chop vegetables: Finely chop the red onion and dice the mixed-color bell peppers to create a vibrant mix of flavors and colors.
- Mix vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the sweet corn with the chopped red onion and diced bell peppers to form the salad base.
- Make the dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and lime juice until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Combine salad and dressing: Pour the lime-mayo dressing over the corn mixture and gently fold it together to coat all ingredients evenly without crushing the corn or vegetables.
- Add crunch before serving: Just before serving, sprinkle the Fritos corn chips over the salad to preserve their crunchy texture and add a delightful contrast.
Notes
- For extra freshness, use freshly steamed corn rather than canned.
- Add chopped cilantro or jalapeño for a spicy twist.
- Serve immediately after adding Fritos to maintain crispness.
- This salad can be prepared a few hours ahead without the Fritos, storing it refrigerated until serving.
