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Fritos Chili Cheese Salad

Fritos Chili Cheese Salad – The Ultimate Crunchy BBQ Delight

Fritos Chili Cheese Salad is a crunchy and satisfying dish that’s perfect for summer BBQs, featuring Chili Cheese Fritos and fresh veggies.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Corn fresh or canned (drain if canned)
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1/2 medium Purple Onion diced
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese freshly grated
  • 1 bag Chili Fritos or plain Fritos
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise can be replaced with sour cream, Greek yogurt, or ranch dressing
Optional Additions
  • 1 medium Diced Avocado
  • 1 cup Cooked Proteins (e.g., ground beef, black beans) for heartiness
  • 1 teaspoon Spices (like cumin or chili powder)
  • 1/4 cup Herbs (such as cilantro) chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • grater
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash and dice the red bell pepper and half a purple onion. Grate about a cup of cheddar cheese. If using canned corn, drain it, or use fresh corn cooked for 2-3 minutes. Gather a large mixing bowl.
  2. Gently crush the bag of Chili Cheese Fritos to your desired chunk size. Set aside.
  3. Combine the corn, diced bell pepper, purple onion, and cheddar cheese in the mixing bowl. Stir gently to mix well.
  4. Keep the mayonnaise separate until ready to serve to maintain the Fritos' crunch. Store covered.
  5. Add mayonnaise to the mixed salad when ready to serve. Gently fold together until even coated and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best texture and flavor, serve immediately after mixing in the mayonnaise.

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