Frito Cowboy Cabbage Recipe
Frito Cowboy Cabbage is a vibrant and crunchy salad combining coleslaw mix, black beans, corn, and fresh peppers with a smoky chipotle dressing, topped with Chili Cheese Fritos for a perfect salty crunch. This hearty yet refreshing salad makes a fantastic side dish or light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Salad
- 1 bag (16 ounces) coleslaw mix
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 ½ cups (247.5 g) canned corn kernels, drained
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely diced
- 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
- 3 green onions, finely sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 bag (9.75 ounces) Chili Cheese Fritos, reserving a handful for topping
Chipotle Dressing
- ½ cup (115 g) sour cream
- ½ cup (116 g) mayonnaise
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 2 tablespoons chipotle sauce from a can of chipotles in adobo, just the sauce, not the peppers
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add coleslaw mix, black beans, corn, jalapeño, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, taco seasoning, and ground cumin. Toss thoroughly until evenly combined to ensure all flavors are well distributed.
- Make the Chipotle Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, and chipotle sauce until smooth and creamy. This mixture should yield approximately 1 ¼ cups of dressing, providing a smoky and tangy flavor contrast to the salad.
- Dress the Salad: When ready to serve, pour the chipotle dressing over the coleslaw mixture. Add all but a handful of the Chili Cheese Fritos and gently toss the salad to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing and Fritos.
- Add Final Crunch: Just before serving, sprinkle the remaining handful of Chili Cheese Fritos on top to add extra crunch and a burst of salty flavor.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the salad right away to enjoy the fresh textures and crispness of the ingredients along with the crunchy Fritos topping.
Notes
- For less heat, reduce or omit the jalapeño pepper.
- Chipotle sauce can be adjusted to taste depending on your preference for spice intensity.
- Serve immediately after adding Fritos to keep them crunchy.
- This salad is great for potlucks or as a side to grilled meats or tacos.
- You can substitute plain Fritos if Chili Cheese flavor is not preferred.
Keywords: Cowboy Cabbage, Frito Salad, Chipotle Dressing, Coleslaw Mix Salad, Black Bean Salad, Summer Salad, Easy Salad
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