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Frito Cowboy Cabbage Recipe

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Frito Cowboy Cabbage is a quick and flavorful salad featuring a crunchy mix of coleslaw, black beans, corn, and peppers, all tossed with a zesty chipotle dressing and topped with Chili Cheese Fritos for a satisfying crunch. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or a vibrant side dish, this easy-to-make recipe combines smoky, spicy, and fresh flavors in under 20 minutes.

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 (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. Mix Salad Ingredients: 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 together until evenly incorporated to ensure every bite is flavorful.
  2. Prepare the Dressing: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, and chipotle sauce until the dressing is smooth and well combined. This will yield about 1 ¼ cups of chipotle dressing.
  3. Add Dressing to Salad: Pour the chipotle dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients thoroughly with the creamy, spicy dressing.
  4. Incorporate Fritos: Add all but a handful of the Chili Cheese Fritos to the salad and gently stir to distribute the chips evenly without breaking them up too much.
  5. Top and Serve: Just before serving, sprinkle the reserved handful of Chili Cheese Fritos on top to add an extra crunchy texture. Serve immediately for the best flavor and crunch.

Notes

  • For extra heat, leave some seeds in the jalapeño or add chopped chipotle peppers in adobo to the dressing.
  • To make this salad vegan, substitute sour cream and mayonnaise with plant-based alternatives, and use vegan-friendly corn chips.
  • This salad is best served fresh as the Fritos will lose their crunch if mixed too far in advance.
  • Feel free to add avocado slices or shredded cheese for more richness.
  • Store any leftovers separately from the fritos in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.

Keywords: Frito Cowboy Cabbage, chipotle dressing salad, coleslaw mix salad, black bean corn salad, spicy salad, quick salad, crunchy salad

Find it online: https://reemcook.com/frito-cowboy-cabbage-recipe/