Caliente Chile Salad

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Mexican

A spicy, flavorful salad combining chili, salsa, crispy tortilla chips, fresh lettuce, and melted cheddar cheese—perfect for casual gatherings or game day snacking.

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Ingredients

  • 15 oz. can Hormel chili no beans or turkey chili no beans
  • 15 oz. can chunky chili with beans
  • 8 oz. jar salsa
  • 15 oz. bag salsa flavor tortilla chips
  • 1 head lettuce, torn into bite size pieces
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine chili and salsa; simmer for 15 minutes.
  2. Crumble tortilla chips into a serving dish.
  3. Spoon the hot chili mixture over the chips.
  4. Top with torn lettuce and shredded Cheddar cheese.
  5. Add more salsa if desired before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

137 kcal 7% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.5g 13% DV
Total Fat 10.7g 14% DV
Carbs 3.6g 1% DV
Fiber 0.2g 1% DV
Sugar 0.6g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 362.3mg 16% DV
Potassium 45.3mg 1% DV
Cholesterol 27mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 92.5mcg 10% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 202mg 16% DV
Iron 0.1mg
Diet fit Keto-friendly Under 400 cal
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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