Black Bean Frito Corn Salad Recipe

Frito Corn Salad is a delicious and creamy salad that makes for a great side dish for any BBQ or potluck. Add some chicken and a side of texas toast, and you’ve got yourself a great main dish, too!

Corn Salad with Fritos

I love any type of salad – and this corn salad with fritos is to DIE for.

I know, it might seem a little bit strange at the first thought of it. But I promise, it’s a salad you are going to want to make over and over again! If you are interested to learn another bean recipe that goes beyond expectation, just like this recipe, you can try to do my Crockpot pinto bean recipe.

Can you make this Black Bean and Corn Salad ahead of time?

This is an easy salad to make ahead of time. You can easily make this salad before serving- or make it up to one day in advance. Just mix the ingredients together as directed and store in the refrigerator. Make sure you don’t add the fritos until right before you are ready to serve or they will get soggy!

What kind of Fritos can you use for Frito Corn salad?

I’ve always used regular Fritos but if you want an extra kick you could use other flavors, too. BBQ, Chili Cheese, Classic Ranch or Lime Chili would be a yummy substitute.

How do you make the dressing for Frito Salad?

The dressing for this salad is simple and quick to make! It is made with five ingredients that you mix together in a separate bowl – make sure it combines well!

The dressing calls for mayo and sour cream. If you’d like you can use a non-fat or low-fat variety.

Ingredients to make Frito Corn Salad

• 2 cans of corn, drained
• 1 medium Red Bell Pepper, diced
• 1 medium Green Bell Pepper, diced
• 1 can black beans, drained
• 1 cup shredded Triple cheddar cheese
• 2-3 cups Frito chips
• 1/2 cup Bacon bits
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

How to make Frito Corn Salad

1. In a large bowl, combine corn, peppers, and black beans.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the mayo, sour cream, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3. Combine with vegetables.
4. Mix in the bacon bits and cheddar cheese.
5. Chill at least an hour – longer is better.
6. Mix in Frito chips immediately before serving.

Do you need to crush the Fritos for this salad?

I prefer to have the Fritos in large chunks so I don’t crush them. If you do want them smaller make sure you don’t crush them into crumbs because one of the best parts of this salad is the texture of the Fritos!

How long will Frito Salad stay good for in the fridge?

If you end up with leftovers you can store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days. However, the Fritos will get soggy so you may want to replenish the salad with new Fritos before eating again.

What do you serve with Frito Salad?

Frito Salad is a great side dish. It goes well with lots of summertime foods. Hot dogs, Hamburgers, Ribs, or Pulled Pork Sandwiches would be fantastic served along side this black bean and corn salad.

Adding a fresh fruit- watermelon, strawberries, or grapes would also make it a balanced meal.

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• Copycat Chili’s Ranch Dressing Recipe
• Copycat Longhorn Steakhouse Salad and Ranch Dressing Recipe

Frito Corn Salad is a savory salad that is the perfect dish to bring to a potluck! It is packed full of fresh ingredients and crunchy Frito chips that everyone will love!