Description
A delicious and crunchy Fritos Chili Cheese Salad that combines the flavors of classic chili cheese dip with the satisfying crunch of Fritos corn chips. Perfect for a quick and easy summer salad or a crowd-pleasing potluck dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Fritos Chili Cheese Salad:
- 1 bag (9.25 oz) Fritos corn chips
- 1 can (15 oz) chili beans, drained
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups chopped iceberg or romaine lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 1/2 cup Catalina or French dressing
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine chili beans, shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and olives if using.
- Add Fritos and Dressing: Just before serving, add the Fritos and drizzle with Catalina or French dressing.
- Toss and Serve: Gently toss everything together until evenly coated. Serve immediately for maximum crunch.
Notes
- For a heartier version, add browned ground beef or seasoned taco meat.
- You can also substitute ranch or chipotle dressing for a creamy twist.
- Add avocado or green onions for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
