Description
A zesty and crunchy Frito Cowboy Cabbage salad combining a fresh coleslaw mix with black beans, corn, jalapeño, and a creamy chipotle dressing, topped with crunchy Chili Cheese Fritos for a flavorful southwestern twist.
Ingredients
SALAD
- 1 bag (16 ounces) coleslaw mix
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 ½ cups (247.5 g) 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 (115 g) sour cream
- ½ cup (116 g) mayonnaise
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 2 tablespoons chipotle sauce from canned chipotles in adobo (use only the sauce, not the peppers)
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, rinsed black beans, drained corn, seeded and diced jalapeño, diced red bell pepper, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, taco seasoning, and ground cumin. Toss all together gently until everything is evenly mixed.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, and chipotle sauce until smooth and well blended. This will yield about 1 ¼ cups of chipotle dressing.
- Toss Salad with Dressing and Fritos: When you are ready to serve, pour the chipotle dressing over the coleslaw mixture. Add all but a handful of the Chili Cheese Fritos and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly while maintaining the crunch of the Fritos.
- Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, sprinkle the reserved handful of Chili Cheese Fritos on top to add extra crunch and flavor. Serve immediately for best texture and freshness.
Notes
- For extra heat, leave some seeds in the jalapeño or add extra chipotle sauce.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor in the dressing.
- Serve immediately after adding Fritos to preserve their crunch.
- This salad is great for potlucks and can be made ahead, but add Fritos just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American Southwestern
