Fritos Chili Cheese Salad
Fritos Chili Cheese Salad is a mouthwatering medley of crispy corn chips, hearty chili, and creamy cheese, perfectly balanced with fresh vegetables. This easy-to-make dish is ideal for potlucks, game days, or quick family dinners. With just a few simple steps, you can create a satisfying salad that delights everyone with its crunchy texture and rich flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups Fritos Corn Chips
- 2 cups canned chili (beef or vegetarian)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups chopped lettuce (iceberg or romaine)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped lettuce and diced tomatoes; toss gently.
- Heat canned chili in a saucepan over medium heat for about 5 minutes until warmed through.
- Stir in half of the cheddar cheese until melted smoothly into the chili.
- Layer the lettuce-tomato mixture on a serving platter and spoon the warm chili-cheese mixture on top.
- Generously sprinkle Fritos corn chips over the chili layer.
- Garnish with additional toppings like extra cheese or jalapeños before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg