Oh my word, I first shared this recipe with you way back on May 10, 2012…TEN YEARS AGO! And you know what?! To date, this is one of THE MOST VIEWED recipes every single spring and summer here on my blog.
Basically, this corn salad is famous…and super delicious 🙂 .
It’s also SO EASY!! I cannot remember the last time I hosted a patio party or outdoor event when I did not serve this dish. You make it in advance (bonus!), it’s unique and it’s always devoured.
In honor of my mama today, I thought I’d re-share one of her famous recipes…a truly “Texas” way to serve salad.
Enjoy!
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Mama’s Corn Salad
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: enough for a large side dish!
Description
No backyard party or poolside affair is ever complete in our family without this easy (make ahead!) corn salad from my mom!
Ingredients
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2 (15 oz) cans corn, drained
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2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
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1 cup mayonnaise
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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1 red onion, chopped
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1 (10 oz bag) Chili-Cheese Fritos
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients together, cover and chill until ready to serve.
- Toss Fritos in right before serving.
- Enjoy!
Notes
To keep this g-free friendly, substitute with plain Fritos instead of chili cheese.
Corinne says
I made this last summer and my family wanted it every weekend! We LOVIE it!! We even eat it as a dip the next day with tortilla chips (even though those Fritos are already in there : )
Carol says
Love!, Love! this Corn Salad! DELICIOUS!!! I have been making this since you first posted it and make it all the time. It is one of those that I have also learned to double the recipe.
Mix and Match Mama says
Everyone always loves it, right?! Plus, I love that I can make it in advance!!
Jocelynn Webb says
My go to summer salad recipe! I take it to every bbq and always hear how amazing it is! This time of year I always make sure to keep the ingredients on hand just in case!
Mix and Match Mama says
Mine too!!!! It’s ALWAYS a hit!!
Heather says
This is my MOST used BBQ or potluck recipe that I go to! Everyone LOVES it! Thanks for sharing it with all of us!
Tricia says
I love everything about this recipe and it seems really good. I am going to try and make it. I just don’t understand how you eat it. Do you dip the Fritos in the corn salad or do you eat it just with a fork, like a salad?
Mix and Match Mama says
We eat it with a fork like a salad (or side dish). Catherine and Andrew (our non-Texan family members) give us a hard time anytime we put chips in a salad…but in Texas, that’s just like a crouton! 😉
Kim says
Try it with jalapeños in place of bell pepper (the recipe we have uses jalapeños so is hotter of course. I know you love spicy!!) I agree it is crazy how much people love this corn dip recipe!!
Ramona says
Brilliant idea!
Debbie K. says
I follow your mom on Instagram…I want her to come to Indiana and decorate/style my home because I love everything about her home! (Yours too). And ye, she is always so kind to respond back to a comment. I would also like to hear abut your Mother in law. As a taller woman, I might be able to identify a bit more with her wardrobe. And yes, we love Andrew, Lovie, guests… But don’t plan on going anywhere too soon. We love you the most!
Bridget wright says
I’ve made your moms corn salad recipe many times. It is always a huge hit at our family parties and a requested favorite! It’s super simple and incredibly delicious. Thanks to you and your mom for sharing!
Ramona says
So going to make this as soon as the weather warms up here in NYC.