Bold Frito Cowboy Cabbage Salad for a Crunchy Twist

A delightful Tex-Mex salad bursting with fresh veggies, creamy chipotle dressing, and crunchy Fritos. This Bold Frito Cowboy Cabbage Salad is perfect for potlucks and BBQs!

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Snacks

Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

4 cups coleslaw mix or finely shredded fresh cabbage
1 can black beans drained
1 cup corn frozen or canned
1 red bell pepper diced
1 jalapeño finely chopped, optional
4 green onions sliced
to taste cilantro optional
2 cups Chili Cheese Fritos adds crunch

For the Chipotle Dressing

½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
¼ cup mayonnaise light or vegan version optional
1 lime juice freshly squeezed
2 tablespoons chipotle sauce adjust to taste

Equipment

large mixing bowl
medium bowl
whisk
Wooden spoon

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine coleslaw mix, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, jalapeño, green onions, and cilantro. Mix using a wooden spoon until well combined.
In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and chipotle sauce until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is coated.
Just before serving, sprinkle Chili Cheese Fritos on top and lightly toss or leave them on top for presentation.
Serve immediately and enjoy the Bold Frito Cowboy Cabbage Salad!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Keep Fritos separate to maintain crunch.

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