Description
Frito Cowboy Cabbage is a fun and zesty twist on traditional coleslaw that features a delightful blend of fresh vegetables, hearty black beans, and the irresistible crunch of Chili Cheese Fritos. Tossed in a creamy chipotle dressing, this vibrant salad is perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or as a lively side dish for your weeknight dinners. With its bold flavors and satisfying texture, Frito Cowboy Cabbage is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Quick to prepare and packed with nutrition, this dish will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz coleslaw mix
- 15 oz black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1.5 cups 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)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp chipotle sauce from canned chipotles in adobo
- 9.75 oz Chili Cheese Fritos (reserve some for topping)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine coleslaw mix, black beans, corn, jalapeño, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, taco seasoning, and ground cumin. Toss until well mixed.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and chipotle sauce until smooth.
- Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad mixture. Add all but a handful of Fritos and gently stir to coat.
- For an extra crunch, top with the reserved Fritos before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg