Recipes Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Corn Salad Recipes Frito Corn Salad 4.8 (5) 5 Reviews 1 Photo "It's such a hit!" By Craig Ruff Craig Ruff Craig Ruff is a dedicated cook and lover of food science. His culinary background comes from culinary school and his time working in restaurants. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on July 11, 2024 Tested by Amanda Stanfield Tested by Amanda Stanfield Amanda Stanfield is the Food Studio Coordinator and Recipe Tester/ Developer at the Dotdash Meredith. She completed her undergraduate degree in journalism and strategic communications at Hampton University. After graduation, Amanda worked in the nonprofit sector as a marketing associate for a global nonprofit organization for 3 years. In 2018, she pivoted into the food industry and began training in fine-dining restaurants around Atlanta. Later she gained her culinary degree from Johnson & Wales University and went on to work in a variety of kitchens from boutique restaurants to conference hotels. Her work has been featured on Eatingwell.com, Southern Living, People.com, Food & Wine, and Allrecipes.com. As a true foodie, Amanda seeks out nutritious and unique flavors to inspire others to eat happily and healthily. When she's not cooking up delicious recipes, you can find her lap swimming in the pool or watching a good sci-fi movie. She's a member of MAPP a non-profit supporting women-led food organizations. You can follow her adventures @amandaeight. Her go-to kitchen must have? A sharp chef's knife. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 1 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Cool Time: 5 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 12 to 14 (serving size: about 3/4 cup [for 12]) Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe There’s nothing better than a salad with a little crunch, which is why we love the irresistible texture Fritos corn chips bring to this potluck favorite. This recipe is quick to prepare, full of vibrant colors and flavors, and guaranteed to be your new go-to summer side. “Delightful sweet and savory corn salad with every bit of texture from crunchy to creamy—it’s such a hit!” said recipe tester Amanda Stanfield. "Can’t wait to add leftovers to a chicken wrap!" Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 12 to 14 (serving size: about 3/4 cup [for 12]) servings 6 ears fresh corn with husks 2 (9.25 ounce) bags scoop-style corn chips, divided (such as Frito Scoops) 8 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 2 small multicolored bell peppers, chopped 1 medium red onion, finely chopped 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 2 fresh jalapeno chile, seeded and finely chopped 1 (1 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix 2 teaspoons grated lime zest plus 2 tablespoons fresh juice (from 1 lime) 1 teaspoon kosher salt Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Place 3 ears of the corn on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on HIGH until just cooked through, about 4 minutes. Repeat with remaining 3 ears of corn. Set corn aside until cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes. Remove and discard husks from corn, cut kernels from cob (about 5 cups), transfer to a large bowl. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Lightly crush 1 of the bags of corn chips (about 4 cups). Transfer 3 cups of crushed corn chips to bowl with corn, reserving remaining 1 cup corn chips for garnish. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Add Cheddar cheese, bell peppers, onion, cilantro, mayonnaise, sour cream, jalapeno chiles, taco seasoning, lime zest and juice, and salt to bowl with corn, and stir until evenly combined. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Garnish with remaining 1 cup corn chips and cilantro. Serve with remaining bag of corn chips. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 309 Calories 22g Fat 23g Carbs 7g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 to 14 Calories 309 % Daily Value * Total Fat 22g 28% Saturated Fat 6g 30% Cholesterol 26mg 9% Sodium 614mg 27% Total Carbohydrate 23g 8% Dietary Fiber 3g 9% Total Sugars 4g Protein 7g 14% Vitamin C 17mg 19% Calcium 156mg 12% Iron 1mg 4% Potassium 222mg 5% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.