Description
Frito Cowboy Cabbage is a delightful and zesty salad that combines the crispness of fresh vegetables with the crunch of Chili Cheese Fritos for a satisfying twist on traditional coleslaw. This vibrant dish features a medley of ingredients, including black beans, corn, and a creamy chipotle dressing that adds just the right amount of kick. Perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or as a refreshing side dish for any meal, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor and nutrition. Enjoy it as a standalone salad or pair it with grilled meats for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces coleslaw mix
- 15 ounces black beans (rinsed, drained)
- 1 ½ cups canned corn kernels (drained)
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper (seeded, finely diced)
- 1 small red bell pepper (seeded, finely diced)
- 3 green onions (finely sliced)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 9.75 ounces Chili Cheese Fritos (reserving a handful for topping)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup 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 coleslaw mix, black beans, corn, jalapeño pepper, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, taco seasoning, and ground cumin. Toss until evenly mixed.
- In another bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and chipotle sauce until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and stir gently to coat.
- Add all but a handful of Chili Cheese Fritos; mix well.
- Just before serving, top with the reserved Fritos for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg