Description
Frito Cowboy Cabbage is a vibrant and crunchy twist on traditional coleslaw that brings bold flavors to your table. This crowd-pleaser combines fresh vegetables, hearty black beans, and zesty chipotle dressing, all topped with crispy Chili Cheese Fritos for an unforgettable crunch. Perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or as a refreshing side at any meal, this dish will impress your guests while being easy to prepare in just 20 minutes. With its colorful presentation and explosive flavors, Frito Cowboy Cabbage adds a fun flair to any gathering.
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, rinsed black beans, drained corn, diced jalapeño, diced red bell pepper, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, taco seasoning, and ground cumin. Toss until evenly mixed.
- In another bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and chipotle sauce until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently stir in all but a handful of Fritos.
- Just before serving, sprinkle the reserved Fritos on top for extra crunch.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 299
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg