Description
Frito Cowboy Cabbage is a vibrant and crunchy salad that brings a bold twist to traditional coleslaw. Packed with fresh vegetables, black beans, and sweet corn, this dish is topped with a smoky chipotle dressing that elevates its flavor profile. The addition of crunchy Chili Cheese Fritos adds delightful texture and makes it the perfect side for summer barbecues, picnics, or family gatherings. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, Frito Cowboy Cabbage is not only delicious but also nutritious, making it a go-to recipe for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Everyone will be asking for seconds!
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
- 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
- In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, black beans, corn, jalapeño pepper, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, taco seasoning, and cumin. Toss until well mixed.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and chipotle sauce until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and stir gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Fold in all but a handful of Chili Cheese Fritos to maintain their crunch.
- Before serving, top with reserved Fritos for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg