Name: Frito Cowboy Cabbage Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
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)

Description

Frito Cowboy Cabbage is a bold and crunchy variation of traditional coleslaw, featuring a vibrant mix of fresh vegetables, black beans, and corn, all tossed with a zesty chipotle dressing and topped with crispy Chili Cheese Fritos for an irresistible Tex-Mex twist.

Ingredients

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)

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Instructions

Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the coleslaw mix, black beans, corn, jalapeño, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, taco seasoning, and ground cumin. Toss everything together gently until the ingredients are evenly combined and well distributed.
Make the Chipotle Dressing: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, and chipotle sauce until smooth and creamy. This will yield about 1 ¼ cups of zesty dressing.
Dress the Salad: When ready to serve, pour the chipotle dressing over the salad mixture. Add all but a handful of the Chili Cheese Fritos to the bowl and gently stir to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing.
Top with Fritos and Serve: Just before serving, sprinkle the reserved handful of Chili Cheese Fritos on top to add extra crunch and flavor. Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness and crispy texture.

Notes

For a spicier kick, leave some jalapeño seeds in or add more chipotle sauce to the dressing.
To make this dish vegan, substitute sour cream and mayonnaise with plant-based alternatives and ensure the Fritos are vegan-friendly.
The salad is best served immediately to maintain the crispness of the Fritos; otherwise, they may become soggy if mixed too far in advance.
Adjust lime juice and chipotle sauce amounts to taste for tanginess and heat.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: Tex-Mex