Fritos Chili Cheese Salad Recipe
A crunchy and flavorful Fritos Chili Cheese Salad combining sweet corn, crisp bell peppers, sharp cheddar cheese, and tangy mayonnaise with the bold crunch of chili-flavored Fritos, perfect for a quick side dish or party snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 16 oz corn (fresh or canned, drained if canned)
- 16 oz red bell peppers, diced
- 1/2 purple onion, diced
Dairy
- 1 lb cheddar cheese, grated on the larger side of the grater
Snacks
- 9 oz chili-flavored Fritos, broken into bite-sized pieces
Condiments
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Dice the red bell peppers and purple onion into small pieces to balance crunchy texture with easy bite-size pieces.
- Grate Cheese: Grate the cheddar cheese using the larger side of the grater for a hearty texture that complements the crisp vegetables.
- Break Fritos: Break the chili-flavored Fritos into pieces according to your preferred size to maintain their crunch in the salad.
- Optional Pre-Assembly: If serving later, lay out the prepared ingredients separately without tossing. Add mayonnaise only right before serving to maintain freshness and crunch.
- Toss and Serve: Just before serving, combine all ingredients with the mayonnaise, toss lightly to coat, and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh corn for best sweetness; canned corn works well if drained.
- Add mayonnaise only just before serving to keep the Fritos crunchy.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of Fritos for a milder or stronger chili flavor.
- Store leftover salad without mayonnaise in the fridge and add it fresh when serving.
Keywords: Fritos chili cheese salad, crunchy salad, party salad, no-cook salad, summer side dish
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