Hully Gully Frito Chili Salad
Get ready to dive into a whirlwind of bold flavors and irresistible textures with this Hully Gully Frito Chili Salad! Perfect for weeknight dinners or game-day gatherings, this crowd-pleasing recipe combines seasoned ground beef, hearty kidney beans, and tangy tomato sauce to create a robust chili base. Layered over fresh, crisp lettuce and crowned with diced tomatoes, red onion, and a generous sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese, this salad gets a playful crunch from classic Fritos corn chips. A creamy fusion of ranch dressing and sour cream ties everything together, while optional fresh cilantro adds a pop of vibrant freshness. Whether served as a colorful centerpiece for your table or an effortless, mix-it-yourself offering, this 30-minute meal is sure to satisfy. Packed with texture, flavor, and fun, this chili salad is the perfect mashup of comfort food and wholesome greens!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 packet Chili seasoning mix
- 8 ounces Tomato sauce
- 15 ounces Kidney beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 4 cups Lettuce (shredded)
- 2 medium Tomatoes (diced)
- 0.5 cup Red onion (diced)
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 3 cups Fritos corn chips
- 0.5 cup Ranch dressing
- 0.25 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro (optional, chopped)
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
Add the chili seasoning mix, tomato sauce, and kidney beans to the skillet with the cooked beef. Stir well to combine, and let simmer for 5-7 minutes until heated through and flavors meld together. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Prepare the salad base by layering the shredded lettuce in the bottom of a large serving bowl.
Top the lettuce evenly with the diced tomatoes, red onion, cheddar cheese, and slightly cooled chili mixture.
Sprinkle the Fritos corn chips generously over the top of the salad for crunch.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing and sour cream until smooth. Drizzle this dressing evenly over the top of the salad.
Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired, for an extra pop of freshness.
Toss the salad gently right before serving to combine all ingredients, or serve layered for guests to mix individually. Enjoy immediately!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3229 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 223.2 g | 286% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.5 g | 382% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 489 mg | 163% | |
| Sodium | 3805 mg | 165% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 187.1 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.1 g | 125% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.9 g | ||
| Protein | 150.2 g | 300% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1519 mg | 117% | |
| Iron | 20.1 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 4528 mg | 96% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
