This Frito Corn Salad is a unique appetizer that combines corn, cheese, taco seasoning, Fritos, green peppers and red onion. So good!A Favorite Summer SaladNeed a unique side dish to take to your next BBQ or potluck? Sure, we all love ourMacaroni SaladandPotato SaladandDeviled Eggs. However, if you really want one that gets folks talking, try this Frito Corn Salad. This stuff is surprisingly good! Its one of those foods that everyone will want the recipe for so be prepared!So good! Huge hit at our BBQ! Nothing left! NikiFrequently Asked QuestionsHow is this served? This can actually be served a variety of ways. You can serve as a side dish or an appetizer (as a dip). I could eat this stuff with a spoon as a side dish (or better yet, try using it to top tacos or in taco salad so yum!) but most people serve it as a dip. You can use tortilla chips, Frito scoops, toasted pita bread or simply some Ritz or Club crackers. Can I use canned corn? Yes you can. If you dont have time to thaw out a bag of corn, then use 2 (15 ounce) cans of corn that are drained really well. I thought this was made with Chili Cheese Fritos? This is where you can have some fun! Try switching out the flavors by using chili cheese flavor or BBQ flavored Frito corn chips. I prefer the good ole original but you can really change up the flavors by using different flavored Fritos. Do I have to use the whole bag of Fritos? Some folks put in half the crushed Fritos at the time they make it, then add the other half in right before serving. But you dont have to use all of the Fritos. Its a matter of preference. How do I store leftovers? Keep in mind, the Fritos will get soft as this sits so while you can cover and store this in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, the Fritos will soften and you wont get that crunch (unless you choose to just add a bit of the Fritos as you go along.) Ingredients Needed: (See Recipe Card Below For The Full Recipe) sweet corn as youll see in my ingredient image below, I just picked up a bag of frozen corn and let it thaw. It does not need to be steamed or cooked in a pot first. cheddar cheese you can have a lot of fun with the cheese here. If you want to give it a little more kick, try using Pepper Jack cheese. green pepper if you find green pepper a bit too strong, you could use red, yellow or orange pepper. You could even switch it out for celery.red onion if you find the red onion flavor too strong you have a couple of options. You could soak the chopped onion in ice water for a few minutes. This takes out the pungency of the onion but still gives you good flavor. Just dry them on a paper towel before adding them into the rest of the mixture.mayonnaise you could use plain Greek yogurt or even sour cream. Just keep in mind, sour cream or Greek yogurt will gave this a slightly tangier flavor.taco seasoning you can pick up a packet of store bought or make your own Homemade Taco Seasoning.Fritos corn chips some folks love to use the Chili Cheese Fritos. I tend to find the flavor a bit too overpowering with the other flavors (since were also adding taco seasoning) but it is definitely a taste preference. Some folks absolutely swear by the Chili Cheese flavored ones but I prefer the traditional. Go with what you love!black pepperHow To Make Frito Corn SaladIn a large bowl, combine thawed corn, cheese, diced bell pepper and onions. Stir well. Then add in mayonnaise and taco seasoning.Stir until thoroughly combined.I like to season it with a little bit of pepper too (this is optional.)Then just before serving, stir in crushed Fritos so they stay nice and crunchy.Some folks put in half the crushed Fritos at the time they make it, then add the other half in right before serving. You do not need to use the entire bag if you dont want that many corn chips.CRAVING MORE RECIPES?Frito Chili PieFrito Taco SaladFrito Pie CasseroleSummer Corn SaladCrock Pot Smoked Queso DipCrock Pot Jalapeo Popper Corn DipMillion Dollar Dip PrintFrito Corn SaladThis Frito Corn Salad is a unique appetizer that combines corn kernels, cheese, taco seasoning, Fritos, green peppers and red onion. So good!Course AppetizerCuisine AmericanPrep Time 10 minutes minutesTotal Time 10 minutes minutesServings 12Calories 353kcalAuthor Brandie SkibinskiIngredients12 ounce bag frozen corn kernels, thawed1 green pepper, finely diced cup finely diced red onion2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 cup mayonnaise1 Tablespoon taco seasoningblack pepper, to taste10.25 ounce bag Fritos, crushed (or Chili Cheese Fritos)InstructionsIn a large bowl, combine 12 ounce bag frozen corn kernels, thawed, 1 green pepper, finely diced, 1/2 cup finely diced red onion and 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese. Stir well. Then add in 1 cup mayonnaise and 1 Tablespoon taco seasoning. Stir until thoroughly combined. Season with black pepper, to taste (optional) Just before serving, stir in 10.25 ounce bag Fritos, crushed (using as little or as much as you like) so they stay nice and crunchy. Then serve! NotesSome folks put in half the crushed Fritos at the time they make it, then add the other half in right before serving.You do not need to use the entire bag of Fritos corn chips. This is entirely up to you and your tastebuds.Using pre-shredded cheese in a bag works just fine.If you dont have time to thaw out a bag of corn, then use 2 (15 ounce) cans of corn that are drained really well.NutritionCalories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 27g | Sodium: 438mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1gOriginally published: May 2013Updated photos & republished: May 2026