Description
Sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and fresh cilantro mingle with crunchy Fritos in a zesty mayonnaise-sour cream dressing. Chilled for 30 minutes, it’s a refreshing, flavor-packed side ready to brighten your next gathering.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fritos corn chips, crushed
- 1 can corn kernels, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine crushed Fritos, corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the corn mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Give the salad a final toss before serving.
Notes
- Add the Fritos just before serving if you prefer extra crunch.
- Stir in a diced jalapeño for added heat.
- You can swap sour cream for Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.