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Paula Deen Frito Corn Salad

Paula Deen Frito Corn Salad: A Creamy, Crunchy Delight

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Paula Deen Frito Corn Salad is a refreshing and customizable dish that's perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 15 oz Whole Kernel Corn Drained well
  • 1 cup Grated Cheddar Cheese Sharp cheddar is recommended
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be used as an alternative
For the Crunch
  • 6 oz Fritos Corn Chips Consider Fritos chili cheese for added flavor
For Extra Flavor
  • 1 medium Green Pepper Chopped
  • 1 small Red Onion Chopped
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes For extra freshness
  • 1 medium Avocado Diced
  • 1 cup Black Beans Drained and rinsed

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, gather the base ingredients: whole kernel corn, grated cheddar cheese, and mayonnaise. Stir gently until well mixed.
  2. Chop the green pepper and red onion finely, then fold them into the corn mixture.
  3. Coarsely crush the Fritos and gently fold them into the mixture.
  4. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Before serving, gently stir the salad and serve with extra Fritos on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the salad to chill for 30 minutes to enhance the flavors. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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