Description
Frito Cowboy Cabbage is a delightful twist on traditional coleslaw, bursting with bold flavors and textures. This vibrant salad combines crunchy cabbage, zesty chipotle dressing, and a medley of fresh ingredients, including black beans and corn. Topped with crispy Chili Cheese Fritos, it’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, or any gathering where you want to impress. In just 20 minutes, you can create a dish that not only satisfies but also packs a nutritious punch. Enjoy it as a side or make it the star of your meal!
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
- In a large mixing bowl, combine coleslaw mix, black beans, corn, diced jalapeño, red bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro. Sprinkle with taco seasoning and cumin; toss well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and chipotle sauce until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and fold in most of the Fritos.
- Before serving, top with reserved Fritos for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg