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Frito Cowboy Cabbage

If you are searching for a bold, flavor-packed variation of traditional coleslaw, this Frito Cowboy Cabbage is the perfect choice. Loaded with crunchy coleslaw mix, black beans, corn, fresh peppers, and a creamy chipotle dressing, it offers a hearty Tex-Mex twist on a classic side dish.
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Servings: 6
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 299
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 bag coleslaw mix (16 ounces) shredded green and purple cabbage with carrots
  • 1 can black beans (15 ounces), rinsed and drained
  • 1 1/2 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
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 bag Chili Cheese Fritos (9.75 ounces)
Creamy Chipotle Dressing
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
  • 2 tbsp chipotle sauce (from a can of chipotles in adobo)

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, rinsed black beans, drained corn, diced jalapeño, diced red bell pepper, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro.
    1 bag coleslaw mix, 1 can black beans, 1 1/2 cups canned corn kernels, 1 medium jalapeño pepper, 1 small red bell pepper, 3 green onions, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  2. Sprinkle the taco seasoning and ground cumin over the vegetable mixture. Toss everything together until the spices are evenly distributed.
    1 tbsp taco seasoning, 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, and chipotle sauce until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
    1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp chipotle sauce
  4. When you are ready to serve the salad, pour the prepared chipotle dressing over the coleslaw mixture.
  5. Add in all of the Chili Cheese Fritos, reserving a small handful for the top. Gently stir to coat all the ingredients with the dressing and distribute the chips.
    1 bag Chili Cheese Fritos
  6. Top the salad with the remaining handful of Fritos for extra visual appeal and crunch. Serve immediately to ensure the chips stay crispy.

Notes

To ensure the best results, always drain and rinse your black beans thoroughly to keep the salad colors bright. For the ultimate crunch, stir the Chili Cheese Fritos in at the very last second before serving.