Our Corn Salad with Doritos is a zesty Tex Mex salad that combines classic ingredients with a refreshing chipotle lime twist. Corn, black beans, avocado, and crunchy Doritos chips are tossed with chopped red peppers and green onions, while a zesty Chipotle Lime dressing brings it all together.
Why You'll Love This Tex-Mex Salad Recipe
Black beans, avocado, and a medley of Tex-Mex inspired vegetables come together in a symphony of textures and tastes, while a creamy Chipotle Lime dressing adds a touch of smoky, citrusy magic. It's a fun and satisfying salad that's perfect for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or a potluck side dish.
This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy lunch, a light and satisfying dinner, or a fun potluck contribution.
- Unique and Flavorful: This salad ditches the lettuce for a base of crunchy Doritos chips, adding a unique textural contrast.
- Easy and Customizable: This recipe comes together in minutes and allows for easy customization with your favorite Tex-Mex ingredients.
- Perfect for Any Occasion: Enjoy it for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or a fun and festive potluck dish.
Ingredients Overview
You can make this easy corn and black bean salad in less than 20 minutes. If you need to refrigerate before serving, or transporting to a potluck, toss in the Doritos right before setting out on the buffet table. This will keep the chips crunchy longer.
- Black beans, canned and drained
- Fire roasted corn, canned and drained or frozen and pre-cooked.
- Red bell pepper, chopped
- Green onions, sliced
- Avocado, cubed - See our How To Choose An Avocado.
- Sour cream
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Chipotle powder
- Cumin, ground
- Fresh squeezed lime juice and lime zest
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How To Make this Tex Mex Doritos Corn Salad
This Corn Salad with Doritos is a delicious way to enjoy the bold flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine in a lighter and more portable format. Plus, it's incredibly easy to customize with your favorite ingredients, making it a great option for picky eaters or those with dietary restrictions.
Prepare The Salad Ingredients
- Combine the drained black beans, fire roasted corn, chopped red bell pepper, chopped green onion, and chopped avocado into a bowl.
Toss Lightly To Mix Vegetables
- Toss all the vegetables lightly to mix. Be gentle so you don't smash the avocado too much.
Prepare The Chipotle Lime Salad Dressing
- Using a small bowl, blend together the olive oil, sour cream, lime juice and lime zest, salt, chipotle powder, and cumin.
- Mix the chipotle lime dressing until smooth and creamy.
Add The Doritos Last
- Crumble your favorite Doritos flavor over the salad just before serving.
Toss with Salad Dressing and Serve
- Pour the dressing on top of the bowl of Doritos topped vegetables.
- Toss to mix and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy this Corn Salad with Doritos with a light lunch or dinner. Serve it alongside grilled chicken or fish for a complete meal. Take it to a potluck and watch it disappear!
Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few delicious variations or substitutions when making this recipe.
- Incorporate other chopped vegetables like green bell peppers, tomatoes, or jicama for added color and texture.
- Crumble or cube your favorite cheese like cotija, cheddar, or queso fresco over the salad for an extra flavor and textural element.
Tips for Success
Here are a few tips for making this recipe:
- Start with a light amount of dressing and add more to taste to avoid a soggy salad.
- Toss the Doritos in and dress with the chipotle lime dressing after arriving to your potluck dinner location.
- The Doritos chips will lose their crunch over time, so it's best to serve this salad right after assembling.
Storage Options
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. However, the Doritos chips will become soggy, and the avocado may brown.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! Choose your favorite flavor to match your taste preference.
The salad ingredients can be prepped ahead of time, but store them separately and assemble the salad with the dressing and Doritos chips just before serving.
While Doritos chips add a fun twist, you can substitute them with corn chips
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Tex Mex Doritos Corn Salad
Ingredients
Doritos Tex Mex Corn Salad
- 1 can black beans drained
- 1 can corn fire roasted, drained
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 6 green onions sliced
- 1 avocados chopped
- 1 cups Doritos broken up smaller
Chipotle Lime Dressing Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 limes squeezed
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground chipotle
- ½ cup cilantro fresh chopped
Instructions
- Combine the drained black beans, fire roasted corn, chopped red bell pepper, chopped green onion, and chopped avocado into a bowl.1 can black beans, 1 can corn, 1 red bell pepper, 6 green onions, 1 avocados
- Toss all the vegetables lightly to mix. Be gentle so you don't smash the avocado too much.
- Right before tossing with the salad dressing, add the broken Doritos chips.1 cups Doritos
Prepare The Chipotle Lime Dressing
- Using a small bowl, blend together the olive oil, sour cream, lime juice and lime zest, salt, and chipotle powder.¼ cup olive oil, ¼ cup sour cream, 2 limes, 1 teaspoon lime zest, 1½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground chipotle
- After mixing until smooth and creamy, pour the dressing on top of the bowl of Doritos topped vegetables.
- Toss to mix and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.½ cup cilantro
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