Frito Salad
Crunchy corn chips, fresh corn, bell pepper, jalapenos, cheddar cheese, lettuce, and chicken are combined with a Cholula and lime dressing to make this a summer salad hit!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 6 cups shredded or chopped romaine lettuce
- 3 cups chopped cooked chicken, white or dark meat is fine
- 4 ears fresh corn, kernels removed, about 3 cups worth
- 1/2 large red pepper, diced, about 2/3 cup
- 1/2 large green pepper, diced, about 2/3 cup
- 1/2 small red onion, diced small, about 1/2 cup
- 4 ounce can diced jalapenos, drained
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into matchsticks or diced
- 6 ounces Fritos corn chips
Dressing Ingredients
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons Cholula hot sauce
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Combine all salad ingredients except the Fritos in a large bowl OR set out bowls of each ingredient for serving "DIY salad bar style."
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, cumin, chili powder, Cholula, and lime juice. Pour dressing over salad and toss well.
- Just before serving, add Fritos and toss to combine.
Nutrition
Calories: 585kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 614mg | Potassium: 599mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 5040IU | Vitamin C: 53.7mg | Calcium: 213mg | Iron: 2.4mg