Dice the red bell pepper and purple onion into small pieces. If using fresh corn, cut the kernels off the cob or thaw frozen corn. Grate the cheddar cheese.

Open the bag of Chili Cheese Fritos and pour them into a large bowl, breaking them into smaller pieces, leaving some larger chunks.

In a mixing bowl, combine corn, diced bell peppers, purple onion, and cheddar cheese. Add mayonnaise and fold the mixture gently until well combined.

Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning as needed. This step is crucial for a flavorful salad.

Just before serving, gently toss the broken Fritos into the salad mixture to maintain crunchiness.

Serve the salad in bowls and enjoy it immediately or keep Fritos separate until serving.