Spicy Cheeto Cucumber Salad (Print Version)

Spicy crushed Cheetos tossed with crisp cucumber, cilantro, and tangy lime-hot sauce dressing for an addictive crunchy bite.

# What You'll 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 (approximately 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 into a large mixing bowl.
02 - Whisk together lime juice, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until combined.
03 - Pour the dressing over the cucumber and cilantro, tossing gently to combine evenly.
04 - Just before serving, add the crushed Flamin Hot Cheetos and toss lightly to coat evenly.
05 - Serve immediately to preserve the salad’s crisp texture.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The crazy contrast of textures and temperatures keeps every bite interesting
  • Its ready in ten minutes flat and costs almost nothing
02 -
  • Do not dress this more than ten minutes before serving or the Cheetos will become soggy and sad
  • Crush the Cheetos by hand in the bag rather than using a food processor to keep some texture variety
03 -
  • If making ahead, keep the dressed cucumber separate and add Cheetos right before serving
  • Room temperature ingredients work better than cold ones—the Cheetos adhere better
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