Description
Frito Cowboy Cabbage is a vibrant and crunchy salad that takes traditional coleslaw to the next level. Bursting with fresh ingredients like coleslaw mix, black beans, corn, and colorful peppers, this Tex-Mex-inspired dish is topped with Chili Cheese Fritos for an irresistible crunch. Tossed in a creamy chipotle dressing, it’s perfect for barbecues, picnics, or simply as a delightful side at any gathering. Enjoy it as a standalone meal or pair it with grilled meats for added flavor. With its unique blend of textures and tastes, Frito Cowboy Cabbage is sure to be a hit at your next event!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag (16 ounces) coleslaw mix
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 ½ cups canned corn kernels, drained
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 3 green onions, sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons chipotle sauce from adobo can
- 1 bag (9.75 ounces) Chili Cheese Fritos
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, black beans, corn, jalapeño pepper, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, taco seasoning, and ground cumin. Toss well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and chipotle sauce until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and add all but a handful of Chili Cheese Fritos. Stir gently to coat.
- Top with reserved Fritos just before serving for extra crunch.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg