Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240g) Real Mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup (120g) Full-fat Sour Cream
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Fresh Lime Juice
- 1 tsp (5g) Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 tsp (2.5g) Cumin
- 1/4 tsp (1.25g) Cayenne Pepper
- 2 cans (30 oz / 850g) Whole Kernel Corn, drained and dried
- 1 large Red Bell Pepper, finely diced
- 1/2 medium Red Onion, finely minced
- 1/2 cup (15g) Fresh Cilantro, chopped
- 2 Jalapeños, deseeded and minced
- 2 cups (170g) Sharp Cheddar Cheese, freshly shredded
- 1 bag (9.25 oz / 262g) Chili Cheese Fritos
Instructions:
- Drain the canned corn thoroughly and spread it on paper towels to pat dry to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, smoked paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper until smooth and emulsified.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the dried corn, diced red bell pepper, minced red onion, jalapeños, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and fold gently with a silicone spatula until every ingredient is evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to marry.
- Just before serving, fold in the Chili Cheese Fritos to ensure they maintain their structural integrity and crunch.