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Frito Cowboy Cabbage Recipe

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Frito Cowboy Cabbage is a flavorful, no-cook salad that combines crunchy coleslaw mix, black beans, corn, fresh vegetables, and a zesty chipotle dressing. Topped with crunchy Chili Cheese Fritos, this salad offers a perfect blend of textures and smoky, tangy flavors, making it an ideal quick and satisfying side dish or light meal.

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 (just the sauce, not the peppers)

Instructions

  1. Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the coleslaw mix, black beans, drained corn kernels, finely diced jalapeño, red bell pepper, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, taco seasoning, and ground cumin. Toss all the ingredients together thoroughly to ensure they are evenly mixed.
  2. Prepare the Dressing: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, and chipotle sauce until the mixture is smooth and well combined, forming the chipotle dressing.
  3. Dress the Salad: Pour the prepared chipotle dressing over the salad mixture in the large bowl.
  4. Add Fritos to Coat: Add all but a handful of the Chili Cheese Fritos into the salad and gently stir to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing and to incorporate the Fritos throughout the salad.
  5. Top with Remaining Fritos: Just before serving, sprinkle the reserved handful of Chili Cheese Fritos on top to add an extra crunchy texture.
  6. Serve Immediately: Serve the salad right away to enjoy the freshness and crunch of the Fritos.

Notes

  • This salad is best served immediately to maintain the crunchiness of the Fritos.
  • You can adjust the amount of chipotle sauce to make the dressing more or less spicy according to your taste.
  • For a gluten-free version, confirm that the taco seasoning and Fritos are gluten-free.
  • Leftover salad can be stored, but Fritos will lose their crunch if added in advance.
  • Feel free to swap sour cream and mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter dressing option.

Keywords: Frito Cowboy Cabbage, chipotle dressing, crunchy salad, coleslaw salad, black bean salad, quick salad recipe, no cook salad

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