Description
Frito Cowboy Cabbage is a refreshing and zesty salad that transforms traditional coleslaw into a vibrant dish bursting with flavor and crunch. This unique recipe combines crisp coleslaw mix with hearty black beans, sweet corn, and fresh peppers, all brought together by a creamy chipotle dressing. Topped with Chili Cheese Fritos, this salad offers an irresistible crunch that makes it perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or as a delightful side at dinner. With its bold flavors and easy preparation, Frito Cowboy Cabbage is sure to impress your guests while being a healthy addition to your meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz coleslaw mix
- 15 oz black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 ½ cups canned corn (drained)
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper (seeded and diced)
- 1 small red bell pepper (seeded and diced)
- 3 green onions (sliced)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 9.75 oz Chili Cheese Fritos (reserve some for topping)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp chipotle sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, black beans, corn, jalapeño, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, taco seasoning, and cumin. Toss until well mixed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and chipotle sauce until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and stir gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Fold in most of the Chili Cheese Fritos for crunch; reserve some for topping.
- Before serving, sprinkle the reserved Fritos on top for added texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg