Viral Hot Cheeto Salad Recipe 🔥

Ingredients

• 2 cups Hot Cheetos (crushed lightly; use the original spicy flavor)
• 1 medium Cucumber (sliced into thin half‑moons)
• 1 small Red Chili Pepper (finely diced; remove seeds for less heat if desired)
• 4 oz Cream Cheese (softened at room temperature)
• 2 Tbsp Sour Cream (full‑fat for best texture)
• 1 whole Lime (juiced; about 2 Tbsp juice)
• 1 Tbsp Chula Hot Sauce (or any Mexican‑style hot sauce)
• 1 Tbsp Tahini (stirred before adding)
• 1 cup Potato Chips (crushed; plain or lightly salted)

Instructions

1. Crush Initial Hot Cheetos

   Place 2 cups of Hot Cheetos in the mixing bowl and crush them lightly with your hands or a spoon.

   Time: PT1M

2. Add Cucumber

   Slice the cucumber into thin half‑moon pieces and add them to the bowl.

   Time: PT2M

3. Add Chili Pepper

   Finely dice the red chili pepper (remove seeds if you prefer less heat) and toss into the bowl.

   Time: PT1M

4. Incorporate Cream Cheese

   Add the softened 4 oz cream cheese to the mixture and stir until evenly distributed.

   Time: PT1M

5. Add Sour Cream

   Stir in 2 Tbsp sour cream for extra creaminess.

   Time: PT30S

6. Lime Juice

   Squeeze the juice of one lime (about 2 Tbsp) over the salad and give it a quick stir.

   Time: PT30S

7. Add Chula Hot Sauce

   Drizzle 1 Tbsp Chula hot sauce (or any Mexican‑style hot sauce) into the bowl.

   Time: PT15S

8. Stir in Tahini

   Add 1 Tbsp tahini and mix thoroughly; the tahini adds a nutty depth.

   Time: PT15S

9. Add More Crunch

   Add the remaining 2 cups of Hot Cheetos and 1 cup crushed potato chips for extra crunch.

   Time: PT1M

10. Seal and Shake

    Cover the container tightly and shake vigorously for about 30‑45 seconds until everything is evenly coated.

    Time: PT1M

11. Serve

    Open the container, give a final quick stir, and serve immediately.

    Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

225

Protein

5 g

Carbohydrates

20 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

2 g