Frito Cowboy Cabbage Recipe
Frito Cowboy Cabbage is a vibrant and crunchy salad combining coleslaw mix, black beans, corn, peppers, and green onions, tossed with a spicy chipotle dressing and crunchy Chili Cheese Fritos. This no-cook, easy-to-assemble dish is perfect for quick lunches, potlucks, or a flavorful side at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
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
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
- Mix salad together: In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, black beans, corn, diced jalapeño, red bell pepper, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, taco seasoning, and ground cumin. Toss thoroughly to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
- Make dressing: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, and chipotle sauce until the mixture is smooth and creamy, forming about 1 ¼ cups of chipotle dressing.
- Combine salad and dressing: Pour the prepared chipotle dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly without crushing the vegetables.
- Add Fritos: Stir in all but a handful of the Chili Cheese Fritos gently, distributing them throughout the salad to add a crunchy texture.
- Top and serve: Just before serving, sprinkle the reserved handful of Chili Cheese Fritos on top for extra crunch and visual appeal. Serve immediately to enjoy the best texture.
Notes
- This salad is best served immediately after assembling to retain the Fritos’ crunch.
- You can customize the heat by adjusting the amount of chipotle sauce or jalapeño.
- For a lighter version, substitute sour cream and mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container but Fritos should be added fresh before serving to avoid sogginess.
Keywords: Frito Cowboy Cabbage, chipotle dressing, coleslaw mix salad, black bean salad, Chili Cheese Fritos salad, spicy salad, no-cook salad
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