Description
Frito Cowboy Cabbage is a vibrant and crunchy salad featuring a mix of coleslaw, black beans, corn, and fresh vegetables, all tossed in a smoky chipotle dressing. Topped with chili cheese Fritos, this salad offers a perfect balance of savory, spicy, and crunchy textures, making it an irresistibly tasty and quick dish ideal for gatherings or a flavorful side.
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 canned chipotles in adobo (sauce only, no peppers)
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the coleslaw mix, rinsed black beans, drained corn, diced jalapeño, diced red bell pepper, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, taco seasoning, and ground cumin. Toss thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly mixed.
- Make the Chipotle Dressing: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, and chipotle sauce until the dressing is smooth and well combined. This yields approximately 1 ¼ cups of dressing.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: When ready to serve, pour the chipotle dressing over the coleslaw mixture. Add all but a handful of the Chili Cheese Fritos to the bowl and gently stir to coat all components evenly with the dressing and to distribute the Fritos throughout the salad.
- Top and Serve: Just before serving, sprinkle the reserved handful of Chili Cheese Fritos on top for added crunch and visual appeal. Serve immediately to enjoy the freshest texture and flavors.
Notes
- To reduce prep time, use pre-rinsed canned beans and frozen corn thawed.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño and chipotle sauce according to your preferred spice level.
- For a lighter version, substitute sour cream and mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or low-fat alternatives.
- This salad is best served immediately to keep the Fritos crunchy; avoid preparing too far ahead.
- Can be served as a side dish or a light main course.
