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Frito Cowboy Cabbage Recipe

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Frito Cowboy Cabbage is a vibrant and flavorful salad combining crunchy coleslaw mix with black beans, corn, peppers, and a zesty chipotle dressing. Enhanced by the bold crunch and cheesy spice of Chili Cheese Fritos, this no-cook dish blends Tex-Mex flavors into a refreshing and satisfying salad perfect for quick lunches or potlucks.

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, 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. 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 thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  2. Prepare 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-blended.
  3. Combine Dressing with Salad: Pour the prepared chipotle dressing over the salad mixture. Reserve adding the Fritos until just before serving to maintain their crunch.
  4. Add Fritos to Salad: Gently stir in all but a handful of Chili Cheese Fritos to coat them evenly with the dressing and mix them throughout the salad.
  5. Top with Reserved Fritos: Right before serving, sprinkle the reserved handful of Chili Cheese Fritos on top for an extra crunchy texture and flavor punch.
  6. Serve Immediately: Serve the Frito Cowboy Cabbage fresh to enjoy the contrast of creamy dressing and crispy Fritos.

Notes

  • To keep the Fritos crispy, add them just before serving.
  • This salad can be made a few hours ahead, but refrigerate the dressing separately and mix right before serving for best texture.
  • You can adjust the chipotle sauce quantity depending on your preferred spice level.
  • For a vegan version, substitute sour cream and mayonnaise with plant-based alternatives, and ensure the Fritos are vegan-friendly.
  • Adding avocado slices or shredded cheddar cheese can add creaminess and extra flavor.

Keywords: Frito Cowboy Cabbage, Tex-Mex salad, coleslaw, black bean salad, chipotle dressing, Fritos salad, no-cook salad

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