Fritos Chili Cheese Salad Recipe: Crunchy BBQ Bliss!

This Fritos Chili Cheese Salad Recipe is a quick and delightful side dish that's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at any BBQ.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

1 can Corn Canned or frozen, drained and rinsed
1 cup Red Bell Peppers Diced
1 cup Purple Onion Diced
1 cup Cheddar Cheese Freshly grated
2 cups Chili Fritos Lightly crushed
1 cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt

For Additional Flavor

1 teaspoon Cumin Optional
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Optional
1 cup Seasoned Ground Meat Optional for protein boost

Equipment

mixing bowl
Box Grater

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Begin by washing and dicing the red bell peppers and purple onion into small, bite-sized pieces.
Using a box grater, shred the cheddar cheese on the larger side.
Lightly crush the Chili Fritos in their bag with your hands, aiming for chunky pieces.
In the large bowl, add the corn, diced vegetables, and shredded cheese, then stir in the mayonnaise.
Right before serving, gently fold in the crushed Fritos and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Keep Fritos separate until serving to maintain their crunch. Customize with Greek yogurt or spices for added flavor.

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