Description
Frito Cowboy Cabbage is a delightful and vibrant twist on traditional coleslaw that brings together a medley of fresh vegetables, black beans, and zesty chipotle dressing, all topped off with crunchy Chili Cheese Fritos. This bold salad is perfect for summer barbecues, family gatherings, or as an exciting side for taco night. With its combination of flavors and textures, Frito Cowboy Cabbage offers a satisfying crunch and a burst of flavor that will quickly become a favorite at your table. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, it serves six and can be customized to suit your taste. Whether enjoyed on its own or as a topping for tacos, this refreshing dish is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz coleslaw mix
- 15 oz black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1.5 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 lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp chipotle sauce
Instructions
- Prepare your vegetables by washing and chopping them as needed.
- In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, black beans, corn, jalapeño, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, taco seasoning, and cumin.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth. Add lime juice and chipotle sauce; mix well.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture; stir gently to coat everything evenly.
- Add all but a handful of Fritos to the salad; mix gently.
- Just before serving, top with reserved Fritos for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg