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Frito Cowboy Cabbage

Frito Cowboy Cabbage: 7 Reasons to Love This Crunchy Delight


  • Author: Yale Zapata
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A flavorful salad that combines fresh vegetables, beans, and a creamy chipotle dressing, topped with crunchy Fritos.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 bag (16 ounces) coleslaw mix
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed, 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
  • ½ cup (115 g) sour cream
  • ½ cup (116 g) mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice, about 2 limes
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle sauce from a can of chipotles in adobo, just the sauce, not the peppers

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix, black beans, corn, jalapeño, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, taco seasoning, and cumin.
  2. Toss everything together until evenly combined.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and chipotle sauce until smooth.
  4. Pour the dressing over the coleslaw mixture when ready to serve.
  5. Add in all but a handful of Chili Cheese Fritos and gently stir to coat all ingredients.
  6. Top with the remaining handful of Chili Cheese Fritos just before serving.
  7. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • This salad is best served fresh for maximum crunch.
  • You can adjust the spiciness by adding more or less jalapeño.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 299
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 500 mg
  • Fat: 17 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Cholesterol: 10 mg

Keywords: Frito Cowboy Cabbage