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As the saying goes, the way to your true love’s heart is through their stomach!

This recipe from Baltimore food journalist Ilene Spector is a hug-worthy side dish.

Frito Corn Salad

Frito Corn Salad

Ilene Spector, Jewish Food Journalist
Course Salad, Side

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole yellow or orange bell pepper chopped small
  • 2 cans sweet corn (1 white corn,1 yellow corn) drained
  • 1/2 purple onion diced small
  • 1 cup low-fat or regular mayonnaise
  • 1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese sharp if possible
  • 5 ounces chili cheese or regular Frito corn chips

Instructions
 

  • Coarsely mash 3/4 of the chips, leaving a few chips whole.
  • Mix all the ingredients together except the chips. Add the mashed chips just before serving, placing the whole chips on top for garnish.
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