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Crunchy Frito Cowboy Cabbage

Frito Cowboy Cabbage is a crunchy, colorful salad made with coleslaw mix, black beans, corn, peppers, cilantro, and Chili Cheese Fritos tossed in a creamy chipotle lime dressing. This bold side dish brings a balance of spice, freshness, and texture.
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Author: Sandra Myers

Ingredients

Salad

  • 1 bag 16 ounces coleslaw mix
  • 1 can 15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 ½ cups 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 sour cream
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice about 2 limes
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle sauce from canned chipotles in adobo

Instructions

  • Mix coleslaw, black beans, corn, jalapeño, bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, taco seasoning, and cumin.
  • Whisk sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and chipotle sauce until smooth.
  • Pour dressing over salad and toss gently.
  • Fold in most of the Chili Cheese Fritos.
  • Top with remaining Fritos and serve immediately.