Frito Cowboy Cabbage Salad Recipe
Frito Cowboy Cabbage is a vibrant and crunchy salad combining coleslaw mix, black beans, corn, and fresh vegetables with a zesty chipotle dressing. Topped with crispy Chili Cheese Fritos, this dish offers a perfect blend of smoky, spicy, and creamy flavors, making it a delicious and easy side or light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 bag (16 ounces) coleslaw mix
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed, 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
- Prepare the salad mix: In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, black beans, drained corn, diced jalapeño, diced red bell pepper, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, taco seasoning, and ground cumin. Toss well to mix all the ingredients evenly.
- Make the chipotle dressing: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, and chipotle sauce until smooth and well incorporated to create a creamy dressing.
- Toss salad with dressing and Fritos: Just before serving, pour the chipotle dressing over the salad mixture. Add all but a handful of the Chili Cheese Fritos and gently stir to coat all the ingredients evenly in the dressing and Fritos crumbs.
- Add final Fritos topping and serve: Sprinkle the reserved handful of Chili Cheese Fritos over the top of the salad for extra crunch and texture. Serve the salad immediately for the best flavor and crispiness.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, include some finely chopped chipotle peppers along with the sauce in the dressing.
- If you prefer a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt and use low-fat sour cream.
- To make it gluten-free, verify that the taco seasoning and Fritos are gluten-free brands.
- The salad is best served fresh to maintain the Fritos' crunchy texture; if stored, add the chips just before serving.
- Leftovers can be kept refrigerated, but the Fritos topping should be added fresh when serving again.
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