Creamy Frito Corn Salad
A simple, creamy corn salad with black beans, Rotel, and bell pepper, all dressed in a tangy sour cream-based dressing. Topped with crunchy Fritos, it’s a deliciously unique salad that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 2 15-ounce cans sweet corn, drained
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained
- 1 10-ounce can Rotel, drained
- 1 bell pepper diced (red, green, or yellow)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 9.25-ounce bag Fritos
Dressing
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients. Whisk until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine corn, beans, Rotel, bell pepper, and cheese.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and mix gently.
- Just before serving, fold in Fritos to keep them crispy.
- Serve immediately with extra toppings if desired.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://mischacrossing.com/creamy-frito-corn-salad/
Notes
- Make Ahead: The salad can be prepped a few hours in advance, but add the Fritos just before serving to keep them crunchy.
- Variation: Add chopped avocado for extra creaminess or jalapeños for a spicy kick.