Frito Cowboy Cabbage
A bold and crunchy Frito Cowboy Cabbage salad bursting with smoky chipotle flavor, creamy dressing, and the perfect balance of spice, sweetness, and crunch. Great for potlucks, barbecues, or weeknight dinners.
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Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 bag 16 ounces coleslaw mix
- 1 can 15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1½ 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
For the 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 just the sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss together coleslaw mix, black beans, corn, jalapeño, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, taco seasoning, and cumin until evenly coated.
- In another bowl, whisk sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and chipotle sauce until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and mix until everything is well combined.
- Gently fold in most of the Chili Cheese Fritos, saving a handful for topping.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, scatter the remaining Fritos on top, and serve right away for the best crunch.