Flamin Hot Cheeto Salad (Printable Version)

Spicy crushed Cheetos meet cool cucumber and zesty lime in this crunchy 10-minute creation.

# Ingredient List:

→ Salad Base

01 - 2 cups Flamin Hot Cheetos, coarsely crushed
02 - 1 large cucumber, peeled and diced
03 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

→ Dressing

04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
05 - 1 tablespoon hot sauce (such as Tapatío, Valentina, or Sriracha)
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

# How to Make:

01 - Combine the diced cucumber and chopped cilantro in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Whisk together the lime juice, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until fully incorporated.
03 - Pour the dressing over the cucumber and cilantro mixture, tossing gently to coat evenly.
04 - Add the crushed Flamin Hot Cheetos just before serving and toss lightly until evenly coated.
05 - Serve immediately for maximum crunch and texture.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The contrast between cool crisp vegetables and fiery crunchy Cheetos creates an addictive texture that keeps people reaching for just one more bite
  • It comes together in literally ten minutes flat but looks like something you spent way more time planning
  • This salad somehow transforms junk food into something that feels fresh and satisfying without losing any of the guilty pleasure vibes
02 -
  • Never dress this salad more than fifteen minutes before serving or the Cheetos will turn into sad soggy red squares
  • The cucumber should be patted dry after dicing if it seems especially wet, otherwise the dressing gets watered down
  • This recipe does not keep well as leftovers, which is honestly fine because it never lasts that long anyway
03 -
  • If you want to make this ahead, prep everything through step three and store the components separately, then combine right before serving
  • The heat level develops as it sits, so start with less hot sauce if you are serving heat sensitive guests
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