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Frito Cowboy Cabbage Recipe

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Frito Cowboy Cabbage is a vibrant, crunchy salad featuring a mix of coleslaw vegetables, black beans, corn, and peppers, tossed in a creamy chipotle lime dressing and crowned with spicy Chili Cheese Fritos for that perfect Tex-Mex crunch. This no-cook, easy-to-assemble dish is perfect as a hearty side or a light main for gatherings or busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 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, divided (reserve a handful for topping)

Dressing Ingredients

  • 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 (just the sauce, no peppers)

Instructions

  1. 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 them thoroughly to evenly distribute all the components.
  2. Prepare the Dressing: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, and chipotle sauce until the mixture is smooth and well blended. This creates a creamy chipotle dressing with a citrusy kick.
  3. Dress the Salad: Pour the chipotle dressing over the mixed salad ingredients. Reserve a few Chili Cheese Fritos for garnish before adding the rest.
  4. Mix with Fritos: Add all but a handful of the Chili Cheese Fritos to the salad and gently stir to coat everything evenly with the dressing and distribute the Fritos without crushing them.
  5. Top with Fritos: Just before serving, sprinkle the reserved Chili Cheese Fritos on top to add a fresh, crispy texture.
  6. Serve Immediately: This salad is best served fresh to maintain the crunch of the Fritos and the freshness of the vegetables and dressing.

Notes

  • To keep the Fritos crunchy, add most of them just before serving.
  • Adjust the amount of chipotle sauce based on your heat preference.
  • This salad can be made a few hours ahead, but add Fritos and dressing just before serving.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute sour cream and mayonnaise with vegan alternatives.
  • If you prefer less spice, omit the jalapeño or seed it completely.

Keywords: Frito Cowboy Cabbage, Tex-Mex salad, chipotle dressing salad, coleslaw mix salad, easy no-cook salads, spicy salad with Fritos

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