Frito Salad is one of those unique, quirky salads that you try because it sounds different but will keep on making because it’s so good.
This salad is the perfect dish to bring to a potluck or your sister-in-law’s house. Also, add to your cookbook new recipes for weeknight side dishes.
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Why this Corn Salad with Fritos Recipe is a Keeper
I’m not the only one who loves this recipe for delicious salad. It’s a great recipe for beginners and it’s amazing!
- 15 Minutes: This easy dip can be ready in about 15 minutes! Great for a main dish or potluck dish.
- Easy Ingredients: You only need 9 easy ingredients to make this perfect salad.
- Family Friendly: Everyone in the family is going to be begging you for this unique recipe.
- What to use with it: Serve the salad at your next barbeque.
If you’re looking for more corn recipes, try this Mexican Corn Cake, Chili Lime Grilled Corn and Black Bean Corn Salsa
Can I Use Ranch Dressing to Make the Salad?
Sure! Replace the cup of mayonnaise with your favorite ranch dressing.
Ingredient Notes for this New Recipe
You will need only a few simple ingredients you have on hand, for this easy recipe.
- Corn: Use corn right off the cob to enhance the flavor of this side dish.
- Fritos Chips: Instead of topping with crushed Fritos, try using Doritos or tortilla chip scoops.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Frito Corn Salad Recipe Variations and Substitutions
- Fiesta Corn: Use fiesta corn in this recipe to add a little bit of spice.
- Sour Cream: Add a tablespoon of sour cream on top before adding the fritos right before serving.
- Salad Dressing: Add in some thousand island dressing or catalina dressing!
Pro Tip
For crisp chips, make sure you place on top right before serving!
How to Make Frito Dip
Frito dip comes together in these 3 simple steps! Everyone will want to get the recipe from you.
These are the basic steps for making Frito Salad. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Combine Vegetables
In a large bowl combine frozen corn, cheese, red and green bell pepper, red onion, and garlic; Stir until combined.
2. Combine Remaining Ingredients
Add in mayonnaise, Taco Seasoning Blend and All Purpose Seasoning Blend; Stir until completely combined.
3. Add Fritos
Top with crushed corn chips or Fritos corn chips right before serving, as they can get soggy if left on too long.
Frito Salad Recipe FAQs
Expert Tips to Love This Recipe for Frito Taco Salad Recipe
Make this frito salad for your next potlucks.
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: This is a great recipe for a crowd. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and split it into two dishes.
- Canned Ingredients: Drained and rinsed black beans and corn are wonderful in this zesty recipe.
- Short Cut Tip: Pre sliced and minced vegetables, and pre shredded cheese can be used.
- Alternate Ingredients: Add in bacon bits, chopped roma tomatoes, red onion, ranch style beans, black olives, kidney beans, iceberg lettuce, ground beef, chopped tomatoes or avocado to be more flavorful.
- Chicken: Diced grilled chicken makes it a meal. Marinate your thawed chicken for extra flavor.
- Lime: Zing it up with a squeeze of fresh lime juice – yum!
- Catalina Dressing: Make your own french dressing to use on top.
What to Serve with this Potluck Dish
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces Corn, frozen, thawed
- 2 cups Colby Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 Green bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup Red onion, diced
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Taco Seasoning Blend
- 2 teaspoons All Purpose Seasoning Blend
- 2 cups Fritos corn chips, crushed
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine corn, cheese, bell pepper, red onion and garlic; Stir until combined.
- Stir in mayonnaise, Taco Seasoning Blend and House Seasoning Blend; Stir until completely combined.
- Top with crushed Fritos just before serving.
Christina’s Notes
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: This is a great recipe for a crowd. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and split it into two dishes.
- Canned Ingredients: Drained and rinsed black beans and corn are wonderful in this recipe.
- Short Cut Tip: Pre sliced and minced vegetables, and pre shredded cheese can be used.
- Alternate Ingredients: Add in bacon bits, ranch style beans, black olives, kidney beans, iceberg lettuce, ground beef, chopped tomatoes or avocado to be more flavorful.
- Chicken: Diced grilled chicken makes it a meal. Marinate your thawed chicken for extra flavor.
- Lime: Zing it up with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
- Catalina Dressing: Make your own french dressing to use on top.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
OMG YUM! This salad is so amazing!!
What an interesting salad recipe! I can’t wait to try it.