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Frito Cowboy Cabbage Recipe

Frito Cowboy Cabbage Recipe
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4.8 from 14 reviews

Frito Cowboy Cabbage is a vibrant Tex-Mex inspired salad featuring a crunchy coleslaw mix, black beans, corn, fresh peppers, and a creamy chipotle dressing, all topped with crispy Chili Cheese Fritos for an irresistible crunch. Perfect as a hearty side dish or a light main course, this salad brings bold Southwest flavors to your table.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 8 cups coleslaw mix (or shredded green cabbage)
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can corn kernels (or 1 cup frozen corn, thawed)
  • 1 medium jalapeño pepper, diced (remove seeds for less heat)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (or yellow/orange pepper)
  • 4 green onions, sliced (can substitute red onions)
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 1 cup Chili Cheese Fritos (can use plain corn chips for lighter option)

Dressing Ingredients

  • 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for healthier option)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (light or vegan mayo optional)
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (or lemon juice)
  • 2 tbsp chipotle sauce (adjust for spice level, smoked paprika as substitute)
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin (or smoked paprika)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, rinsed black beans, corn kernels, diced jalapeño, chopped red bell pepper, sliced green onions, and fresh cilantro. Sprinkle the taco seasoning and ground cumin over the mixture. Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are well mixed.
  2. Make the Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, and chipotle sauce until smooth. Adjust the amount of chipotle sauce to your preferred spice level. Set the dressing aside to allow flavors to meld.
  3. Combine Salad and Dressing: Pour the chipotle dressing over the prepared salad mixture. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing.
  4. Add the Crunch: Reserve a handful of Chili Cheese Fritos and sprinkle them on top of the salad just before serving to keep them crisp.
  5. Serve: Serve the Frito Cowboy Cabbage immediately for the best flavor and texture. Enjoy this zesty and crunchy Tex-Mex salad as a side or a light meal.

Notes

  • For less spice, remove seeds from the jalapeño before dicing.
  • Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a healthier, lower-fat option.
  • Light or vegan mayonnaise can be used to lighten the dressing.
  • If cilantro is not preferred, simply omit it or substitute with fresh parsley.
  • For a milder flavor, replace chipotle sauce with smoked paprika in the dressing.
  • Reserve Fritos until just before serving to maintain their crunch.
  • This salad is best eaten fresh to preserve the crisp textures.

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Keywords: Frito Cowboy Cabbage, Tex-Mex salad, Chipotle dressing salad, coleslaw mix salad, black bean salad, corn salad, crunchy salad, easy Tex-Mex recipe

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