Description
A vibrant and creamy Frito corn salad perfect for summer gatherings, combining sweet corn, black beans, and zesty toppings with a creamy dressing. This no-cook dish is quick to assemble and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Salad:
- 1 can sweet corn, drained
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes
- 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups Fritos, add before serving
- For the Dressing:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small mixing bowl, combine sour cream and olive oil. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add sweet corn, black beans, Rotel tomatoes, and chopped bell pepper. Sprinkle in shredded cheddar cheese. Toss gently to distribute.
- Mix with Dressing: Pour the creamy dressing over the corn mixture. Gently fold the dressing into the salad until well coated.
- Add Fritos Before Serving: Fold in Fritos just before serving to maintain their crunch.
- Garnish & Serve: Garnish with extra Fritos, shredded cheese, or chopped cilantro and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Add Fritos just before serving to keep them crispy.
- Customize with additional toppings like avocado or protein for a personal touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg