Frito Salad with Corn and Chicken - 1

Frito Salad

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

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