Description
Fritos Chili Cheese Salad is a delightful and satisfying dish that combines the irresistible crunch of chili Fritos with creamy cheddar cheese and fresh vegetables. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or casual family dinners, taking only 20 minutes to prepare. The flavor explosion from the chili Fritos, crisp corn, and vibrant bell peppers creates a memorable salad that everyone will love. Versatile enough to serve as a side or main dish, this salad can be customized with your favorite ingredients for an extra kick. With its crowd-pleasing appeal and simple preparation, the Fritos Chili Cheese Salad is sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz corn
- 16 oz red bell peppers
- 1/2 purple onion
- 1 lb cheddar cheese
- 9 oz chili Fritos
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- Dice red bell peppers and purple onion into small pieces.
- Grate cheddar cheese using the larger side of your grater for a coarser texture.
- Break up chili Fritos into bite-sized pieces.
- If serving later, keep ingredients separate until ready to serve to maintain freshness.
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl just before serving; gently toss to avoid crushing the Fritos.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg