Fun Flamin Hot Cheetos Salad

Ingredients

• 1 large Cucumber (washed, ends trimmed, sliced into half‑moon pieces)
• 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 cup HEB Hot Cheetos (crushed lightly; keep some whole for extra crunch if desired)
• 1 whole Serrano Pepper (thinly sliced; remove seeds for less heat)
• ¼ cup Cilantro (roughly chopped)
• to taste Salt (optional, enhances flavor)

Instructions

1. Prepare the cucumber

   Wash the cucumber, trim the ends, and slice it into half‑moon pieces about ¼‑inch thick.

   Time: PT3M

2. Slice the serrano

   Thinly slice the serrano pepper into rings; remove seeds if you prefer less heat.

   Time: PT2M

3. Chop the cilantro

   Roughly chop the cilantro leaves and stems.

   Time: PT2M

4. Crush the Hot Cheetos

   Place the Hot Cheetos in a zip‑top bag and gently crush them with your hand or a rolling pin; keep some larger pieces for texture.

   Time: PT2M

5. Combine and dress

   In the mixing bowl, combine cucumber, serrano, cilantro, and crushed Hot Cheetos. Drizzle lemon juice over the mixture, add a pinch of salt, and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.

   Time: PT5M

6. Serve immediately

   Transfer the salad to a serving plate and enjoy right away for maximum crunch.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

150

Protein

2 g

Carbohydrates

18 g

Fat

8 g

Fiber

2 g