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Fritos Chili Cheese Salad

Fritos Chili Cheese Salad: A Crunchy Summer Delight

Fritos Chili Cheese Salad is a crunchy, creamy side dish that combines vibrant veggies and Fritos for a delightful summer potluck dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 Corn can be fresh, frozen, or canned (drained)
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 0.5 Purple Onion diced
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese grated
  • 1 bag Chili Fritos for topping
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise or substitute ranch dressing, Greek yogurt, or sour cream
For Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 Grilled Chicken optional protein
  • 1 can Black Beans drained
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice fresh
  • 1 Diced Tomatoes for added flavor
  • 1 Avocado diced

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and dice one red bell pepper and half a purple onion into small pieces. Remove kernels from two ears of corn or drain canned corn.
  2. Grate about one cup of cheddar cheese.
  3. Prepare all ingredients before mixing.
Mix Salad Base
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine corn, diced bell pepper, onion, and grated cheese. Add mayonnaise and stir gently to coat.
Add Fritos
  1. Keep Fritos separate until just before serving to maintain crunch. Refrigerate mixed salad for up to a few hours.
Serve
  1. Fold in Fritos just before serving and enjoy right away.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Customize your salad with additional proteins and spices to suit your taste.

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