Flamin’ Hot Cheetos salad is on the menu thanks to TikTok

TikTok has once again come up with a weird recipe and it’s gone viral. But this isn’t mini pancakes or homemade mini donut cereal. This is even weirder than that. This time the recipe is…Flamin’ Hot Cheetos salad.

Based on the name alone, you might have a disgusted look on your face and honestly, I don’t blame you. But let’s at least give it a shot.  The recipe is from Ruth at Rxthism on TikTok.

What does it include? Flamin’ Hot Cheetos (obviously), cilantro, cucumbers, lemon juice, and Tapatío hot sauce. And in this case, yes, you have to use this brand of hot sauce. According to the recipe, it’s what gives it the flavor.

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I’m not gonna lie. It does actually look good in the video, but how it tastes…I’m skeptical. Why do we have to make recipes out of junk food? Why is that a thing we seem to be obsessed with? Like Krispy Kreme bread pudding and potato chips on mac and cheese and really any recipe that includes Twinkies.

The newest TikTok trend is Hot Cheetos salad

I like Cheetos but in a salad with other things…I don’t know y’all.

But if Hot Cheetos are your thing and this sounds good to you, give it a shot. No judgment here. It’s definitely going to be spicy with the Cheetos and the hot sauce mixed together. The cilantro, lemon juice, and cucumber will add some coolness to it so the spice won’t be overpowering.

The flavors could work. The textures definitely do. All that crunch will certainly be satisfying. You just have to get over the “Cheetos in salad???” feeling. If you try it or have tried it already, please let us know your thoughts.

What do you think of this Flaming Hot Cheetos salad recipe? Does it sound good to you? Let us know in the comments below!