I have an internal maniacal laugh every time I say or even think, “Frito Salad.” Saying the words “Frito” and “Salad” in the same recipe title just makes me giddy with hilarity. Reminds me of one of my favorite eCards…
This “salad” is basically my two favorite things combined. Chips and dip (and one of my all-time favorite dips at that). And it’s called a salad. WINNING! :D To be fair, it’s a little healthier than regular chips and dip because of all the corn (and some peppers & and onion), but let’s just get honest here. This ain’t my Momma’s kinda salad. But it sure is mine. >:)
This salad is downright delicious and would be great to bring to any potluck you might be attending in the near or distant future. I know I will be!
Frito Salad
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3 (14.5 oz) cans of whole kernel corn, drained
1 green pepper, seeded and finely diced
1/2 of a small red onion, finely diced
1 cup (4 oz) grated cheddar cheese
1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
1 (9.25 oz) bag of Chili Cheese Fritos
Stir the corn, green pepper, onion, cheese and mayonnaise in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Just before serving, mix in Fritos, reserving a handful to lay on top as a garnish. Serve immediately.
Veronica’s Notes: The original recipe called for red pepper along with the green, so feel free to sub in half of the green for red to make it prettier. Also, if you know you will have leftovers, add the chips to the individual servings rather than all at once, because the chips will get soggy and gross.
Recipe source: adapted from Minda’s Cooking
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One of my favs!! Perfect for summer. Thanks for the reminder.
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Of course you’ve made this! For some reason I felt like I stumbled upon an unknown jewel. Well I’m really happy I found it and can’t wait to share at potlucks! :D
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I bought a bunch of those bags of different individual chips for the boys’ lunches this year. They apparently don’t like the chili Fritos and I have a ton of the little bags in the pantry and a family reunion next week. Might just have to make this.
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This would be a perfect use!
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This is how my husband interprets potato fries and carrot cake…:-)
The salad looks great, Veronica.
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Thanks Angie. Your hubby and I think alike. :)
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This really sounds good! I love Salads like this! =)
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Oh me too!
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I just got this recipe from a coworker this week!! I can’t wait to try it. The only difference is a an of rotel tomatoes.
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Sounds good to me!
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I’ve had this before and it’s insanely good. My aunt makes it with green and red bell peppers, so you get a little bit of sweetness from the red pepper. I’m going to have to make this soon! Hope you are well – xoxo
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Looks like a salad to me V! Love it – anything in the Frito and Dorito family, I am in!
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YUM! I have been looking for “one more” salad or something to make for our anniversary party this weekend and this is it! I have most of the ingredients on hand and it looks really easy and delicious. Thanks so much!!
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I do remember something like this from church pot lucks of long ago only I remember it having chili beans in it too. Loved the eecard!
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