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Frito Cowboy Cabbage Recipe

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Frito Cowboy Cabbage is a bold and flavorful coleslaw variation packed with crunchy coleslaw mix, black beans, corn, fresh jalapeño and red bell peppers, green onions, and fresh cilantro. Tossed in a creamy chipotle dressing made with sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and chipotle sauce, it’s topped with crunchy Chili Cheese Fritos for an addictive texture contrast. Perfect as a side dish for BBQs, potlucks, or taco night, this no-cook salad combines smoky, spicy, and tangy tastes with satisfying crunch.

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, reserving 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, only the sauce

Instructions

  1. Mix salad together: In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, rinsed black beans, drained corn kernels, diced jalapeño, diced red bell pepper, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, taco seasoning, and ground cumin. Toss all the ingredients together thoroughly until evenly mixed.
  2. Make the dressing: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, and chipotle sauce until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This creates roughly 1 ¼ cups of chipotle dressing.
  3. Combine dressing and salad: Pour the prepared chipotle dressing over the mixed salad ingredients. Gently stir to coat the salad evenly with the dressing.
  4. Add Fritos into the salad: Add all but a small handful of the Chili Cheese Fritos into the salad and gently stir to distribute the crunchy chips throughout without breaking them too much.
  5. Top with remaining Fritos: Just before serving, sprinkle the reserved handful of Chili Cheese Fritos on top of the salad to add extra crunch and visual appeal.
  6. Serve immediately: This salad is best enjoyed fresh to maintain the crisp texture of the Fritos and vegetables. Serve right away as a vibrant, flavorful side dish.

Notes

  • For best results, serve immediately after assembling to preserve the crunch of the Fritos.
  • You can adjust the amount of chipotle sauce in the dressing to make it more or less spicy according to your taste.
  • Keep a handful of Fritos aside until right before serving to maintain texture.
  • This salad does not require cooking and is a great make-ahead dish for quick gatherings.
  • Use fresh lime juice rather than bottled for the best flavor in the dressing.

Keywords: coleslaw, chipotle dressing, Frito salad, black bean salad, BBQ side dish, cowboy cabbage, no cook salad

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