Fritos Chili Cheese Salad Recipe
This addictive Fritos Chili Cheese Salad is a delightful mix of sweet corn, bell pepper, creamy dressing, and bold chili-cheese chips. Perfect for potlucks or BBQ side dishes, this salad is quick and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5-10 minutes
- Yield: about 8 servings (½ cup each)
- Category: Side Dish / Salad
- Method: No-Cook / Mixing
- Cuisine: American / Tex-Mex style chip salad
- Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
Corn Salad:
- canned whole kernel corn (drained)
- diced red bell pepper
- diced red onion or scallions
- shredded cheddar cheese
- mayonnaise
- sour cream
- lime juice
- salt (to taste)
For Serving:
- crushed Chili Cheese Fritos corn chips
- optional cilantro or sliced jalapeño for garnish
Instructions
- Corn Salad: In a large bowl, combine drained corn, chopped bell pepper and onion (or scallions), shredded cheddar, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and salt. Mix well, then refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Serving: Just before serving, stir in crushed Chili Cheese Fritos corn chips and garnish with cilantro or jalapeño if desired.
Notes
- For maximum crunch, add chips right before serving to avoid sogginess.
- You can add adobo sauce or hot sauce for extra heat.
- Serve as a side dish or elevated dip.
- Best eaten the same day; leftovers keep 3–5 days refrigerated, though chips may soften.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~½ cup
- Calories: ~290 kcal
- Sugar: ~3-4 g
- Sodium: ~398 mg
- Fat: ~17-20 g
- Saturated Fat: ~4-5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: remainder
- Trans Fat: ~0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~30-37 g
- Fiber: ~3-4 g
- Protein: ~6-9 g
- Cholesterol: ~11-17 mg
