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Frito Cowboy Cabbage Recipe

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Frito Cowboy Cabbage is a vibrant and crunchy southwestern-inspired salad that combines a zesty chipotle dressing with fresh vegetables, black beans, corn, and crunchy Chili Cheese Fritos. This no-cook dish brings a burst of bold flavors and textures perfect for a quick lunch or a fun side dish at gatherings.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 1 bag (16 ounces) coleslaw mix
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1½ 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 a can of chipotles in adobo (just the sauce, not the peppers)

Instructions

  1. Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the coleslaw mix, black beans, corn, diced jalapeño, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, taco seasoning, and ground cumin. Toss everything together gently until all ingredients are evenly combined.
  2. Prepare Dressing: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, and chipotle sauce until smooth and creamy. This dressing amounts to about 1 ¼ cups.
  3. Dress the Salad: Pour the chipotle dressing over the salad mixture when you are ready to serve. Gently stir to coat all the salad ingredients evenly with the dressing.
  4. Add Fritos: Add all but a handful of the Chili Cheese Fritos into the salad and fold gently to combine for crunch and flavor integration.
  5. Top with Fritos: Just before serving, sprinkle the reserved handful of Chili Cheese Fritos on top to add extra crunch and garnish.
  6. Serve: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the perfect texture of crunchy Fritos mixed with fresh vegetables and zesty dressing.

Notes

  • For extra heat, leave some seeds in the jalapeño or add diced chipotle peppers from the adobo can.
  • You can make the salad ahead, but add Fritos just before serving to prevent them from getting soggy.
  • Adjust the amount of chipotle sauce to taste to control the spice level.
  • This salad pairs well with grilled meats or can be served as a standalone vegetarian dish.
  • Use gluten-free Fritos if you require a gluten-free version.

Keywords: Frito Cowboy Cabbage, southwestern salad, coleslaw salad, chipotle dressing, black bean salad, crunchy salad, vegetarian salad, easy salads

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