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Frito Cowboy Cabbage Recipe

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Frito Cowboy Cabbage is a zesty, crunchy coleslaw salad that combines fresh veggies, black beans, and corn with a creamy chipotle dressing. Topped with Chili Cheese Fritos for an irresistible crunch, this no-cook salad is perfect as a flavorful side dish or a light meal.

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, reserving 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 a can of chipotles in adobo (just the sauce, not the peppers)

Instructions

  1. Mix salad together. In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, black beans, corn, jalapeño, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, taco seasoning, and ground cumin. Toss everything thoroughly until evenly combined.
  2. Make dressing. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, and chipotle sauce until the mixture is smooth and creamy, forming about 1 ¼ cups of chipotle dressing.
  3. Combine dressing with salad. Pour the chipotle dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  4. Add most of the Fritos. Incorporate all but a handful of the Chili Cheese Fritos into the salad, gently stirring to distribute without crushing them too much.
  5. Top with remaining Fritos. Just before serving, sprinkle the remaining handful of Chili Cheese Fritos on top for extra crunch and texture.
  6. Serve immediately. This salad is best enjoyed fresh to maintain the crunch of the Fritos and the vibrant flavors of the dressing and veggies.

Notes

  • To keep the Fritos crunchy, add most of them just before serving and reserve some for topping.
  • For extra heat, include some of the diced chipotle peppers in adobo along with the sauce.
  • This salad can be made a few hours ahead but add the Fritos right before serving to prevent sogginess.
  • Adjust the amount of chipotle sauce to control the spiciness of the dressing.
  • Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor; bottled lime juice can be used in a pinch but may alter the taste slightly.

Keywords: Frito Cowboy Cabbage, coleslaw salad, chipotle dressing, Chili Cheese Fritos salad, black bean salad, corn salad, vegetarian salad, easy no-cook salad

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