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Frito Cowboy Cabbage Salad Recipe

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A zesty and crunchy Frito Cowboy Cabbage salad combining a fresh coleslaw mix with black beans, corn, jalapeño, and a creamy chipotle dressing, topped with crunchy Chili Cheese Fritos for a flavorful southwestern twist.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

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 canned chipotles in adobo (use only the sauce, not the peppers)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, rinsed black beans, drained corn, seeded and diced jalapeño, diced red bell pepper, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, taco seasoning, and ground cumin. Toss all together gently until everything is evenly mixed.
  2. Make the Dressing: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, and chipotle sauce until smooth and well blended. This will yield about 1 ¼ cups of chipotle dressing.
  3. Toss Salad with Dressing and Fritos: When you are ready to serve, pour the chipotle dressing over the coleslaw mixture. Add all but a handful of the Chili Cheese Fritos and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly while maintaining the crunch of the Fritos.
  4. Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, sprinkle the reserved handful of Chili Cheese Fritos on top to add extra crunch and flavor. Serve immediately for best texture and freshness.

Notes

  • To keep the salad crunchy, add the Fritos just before serving to prevent them from becoming soggy.
  • You can adjust the chipotle sauce amount based on desired spice level.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute sour cream and mayonnaise with plant-based alternatives.
  • This salad is best served fresh but can be prepped ahead by mixing salad and dressing separately.
  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American Southwestern
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://avascooking.com/frito-cowboy-cabbage-salad-recipe/