Description
Frito Cowboy Cabbage is a vibrant, crunchy salad featuring a zesty chipotle dressing combined with a colorful mix of coleslaw, black beans, corn, and fresh vegetables, all topped with Chili Cheese Fritos for a deliciously bold crunch. This easy-to-make no-cook salad is perfect for quick lunches, potlucks, or casual gatherings, offering a flavorful Southwestern twist.
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
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the coleslaw mix, black beans, corn, jalapeño, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, taco seasoning, and ground cumin. Toss all the ingredients together thoroughly until evenly combined to ensure every bite has balanced flavor.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, and chipotle sauce until smooth and well emulsified, creating a tangy and spicy chipotle dressing.
- Add Dressing to Salad: When ready to serve, pour the dressing over the salad mixture in the large bowl, distributing it evenly to coat all ingredients well for maximum flavor integration.
- Mix in Fritos: Add all but a handful of the Chili Cheese Fritos to the salad. Gently stir to combine, ensuring the Fritos are coated without breaking them too much, preserving their crunchy texture.
- Top with Remaining Fritos: Just before serving, sprinkle the reserved handful of Chili Cheese Fritos on top of the salad to add an extra crunch and appealing visual finish.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the fresh textures and the crispness of the Fritos before they soften.
Notes
- For extra heat, leave some jalapeño seeds in or add more diced jalapeño.
- If you prefer a lighter dressing, substitute half of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- This salad can be prepared a few hours ahead but add Fritos just before serving to maintain crunchiness.
- Use fresh lime juice instead of bottled for a brighter flavor.
- You can substitute Chili Cheese Fritos with any corn chips you prefer if unavailable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Keywords: Frito Cowboy Cabbage, chipotle salad, coleslaw salad, Southwestern salad, black bean salad, crunchy salad, no-cook salad
