Flamin Hot Cheeto Salad (Printable)

A bold, crunchy combination of spicy Flamin Hot Cheetos, fresh cucumber, cilantro, and zesty lime-hot sauce dressing.

# What You Need:

→ 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 It:

01 - Place the diced cucumber and chopped cilantro in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Pour the dressing over the cucumber and cilantro, tossing gently to combine.
04 - Just before serving, add the crushed Flamin Hot Cheetos and toss lightly until evenly coated.
05 - Serve immediately for maximum crunch.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It takes less than ten minutes from start to finish, and you probably already have most of what you need.
  • The lime juice cuts through the heat and makes every bite feel bright and alive.
  • It's the kind of snack that surprises everyone who tries it, in the best way possible.
02 -
  • Do not add the Cheetos until the very last second, or they will turn into a mushy, disappointing mess.
  • Fresh lime juice is non negotiable here, the bottled stuff tastes flat and won't brighten the dish the way freshly squeezed does.
03 -
  • Crush the Cheetos inside the bag before opening it to avoid a bright red dust cloud in your kitchen.
  • If you love heat, add a pinch of cayenne or a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce directly into the salad for an extra kick.
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