Frito Cowboy Cabbage Recipe
Frito Cowboy Cabbage is a vibrant and crunchy salad that combines coleslaw mix with black beans, corn, jalapeño, and bell peppers, all tossed in a smoky chipotle dressing and topped with crispy Chili Cheese Fritos for a satisfying crunch. This easy no-cook dish is perfect for a quick and flavorful side or light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 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
Dressing Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Prepare the salad mixture: In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, rinsed and drained black beans, drained corn kernels, finely diced jalapeño, diced red bell pepper, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, taco seasoning, and ground cumin. Toss everything gently until the ingredients are evenly mixed.
- Make the dressing: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, and chipotle sauce until the mixture is smooth and creamy, forming the chipotle dressing.
- Toss salad with dressing: Pour the prepared chipotle dressing over the salad mixture. Stir gently to coat all the ingredients thoroughly.
- Add most of the Fritos: Add all but a handful of the Chili Cheese Fritos to the salad and gently fold them in to combine without crushing too much.
- Top with remaining Fritos: Just before serving, sprinkle the reserved handful of Chili Cheese Fritos on top to add a crunchy texture to the salad.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy the Frito Cowboy Cabbage fresh for the best crunchy texture and vibrant flavors.
Notes
- The salad is best served immediately to keep the Fritos crispy.
- For a spicier kick, leave some jalapeño seeds in or add extra chipotle sauce.
- You can substitute regular mayonnaise with light mayonnaise to reduce calories.
- Chilling the salad for 30 minutes before serving can enhance flavors but may soften the Fritos; add the topping Fritos just before serving.
- This dish is vegetarian but not vegan due to sour cream and mayonnaise.
Keywords: Frito Cowboy Cabbage, chipotle dressing, black bean salad, crunchy salad, no-cook salad, coleslaw mix salad, chipotle sauce salad
Find it online: https://stirringwithstella.com/frito-cowboy-cabbage-recipe/
