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Frito Cowboy Cabbage Salad Recipe

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Frito Cowboy Cabbage is a vibrant and crunchy salad featuring a mix of coleslaw, black beans, corn, jalapeño, and fresh vegetables tossed with a smoky chipotle dressing and topped with Chili Cheese Fritos for an irresistible Tex-Mex crunch. Perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light meal, this recipe combines bold flavors and textures effortlessly.

Ingredients

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Salad

  • 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

Chipotle Dressing

  • 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. Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the coleslaw mix, rinsed and drained black beans, drained corn kernels, finely diced jalapeño, diced red bell pepper, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, taco seasoning, and ground cumin. Toss all ingredients thoroughly until evenly mixed.
  2. Prepare the Chipotle Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, and chipotle sauce until smooth and well combined. This will yield about 1 ¼ cups of dressing.
  3. Toss Salad with Dressing: When ready to serve, pour the chipotle dressing over the salad mixture. Add all but a handful of the Chili Cheese Fritos, gently stirring to ensure all ingredients are coated with the creamy dressing and the Fritos are evenly distributed throughout.
  4. Add Crunchy Topping and Serve: Just before serving, sprinkle the reserved handful of Chili Cheese Fritos on top for added texture and crunch. Serve immediately to maintain the crispiness of the Fritos and freshness of the salad.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, include some finely chopped chipotle peppers along with the sauce in the dressing.
  • To make it vegan, substitute sour cream and mayonnaise with plant-based alternatives and choose vegan-friendly Fritos.
  • Serve this salad chilled for the best flavor and crunch.
  • This salad is best served fresh as the Fritos will lose their crispiness if mixed too far in advance.
  • Make sure to drain canned ingredients well to prevent the salad from becoming soggy.

Keywords: Frito Cowboy Cabbage, Tex-Mex Salad, Chipotle Dressing, Coleslaw Mix Salad, Chili Cheese Fritos Salad, Black Bean Salad

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