Fritos Chili Cheese Salad with Corn and Creamy Dressing
BBQ Side-Fritos Chili Cheese Salad is a crunchy, creamy barbecue side dish made with chili cheese Fritos, romaine lettuce, cheddar cheese, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and a tangy taco-seasoned dressing. It is perfect for cookouts, potlucks, tailgates, and casual family meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 9.25-ounce bag chili cheese Fritos
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 15-ounce can sweet corn, drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup finely diced red onion
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1/3 cup sliced pickled jalapeños, drained and chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Chop the romaine lettuce, rinse it, and dry it very well.
- Drain and rinse the black beans, then drain the corn.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the red onion and bell pepper, and chop the pickled jalapeños.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, taco seasoning, hot sauce, and black pepper.
- In a large serving bowl, combine romaine, black beans, corn, tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeños, cheddar cheese, and cilantro.
- Add the dressing and toss gently until everything is lightly coated.
- Just before serving, fold in most of the chili cheese Fritos.
- Sprinkle the remaining Fritos over the top and serve right away.
Notes
Add the Fritos just before serving so they stay crunchy.
For a milder salad, skip the jalapeños and hot sauce.
For a heartier dish, add grilled chicken, taco beef, or pulled pork.
Store the salad base and chips separately when making ahead.