Frito Cowboy Cabbage: A Crunchy Twist on Tex-Mex Flavor

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Frito Cowboy Cabbage is a vibrant Tex-Mex dish combining crunchy Fritos and fresh vegetables.

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Prep Time 15

Chill Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

1 bag Coleslaw Mix can substitute with shredded cabbage
1 can Black Beans rinsed and drained
1 can Corn can use frozen corn
1 Jalapeño Pepper adjust for spice level
1 Red Bell Pepper can substitute with yellow or orange
3 Green Onions sliced
1/4 cup Cilantro can substitute with parsley

For the Dressing

1/2 cup Sour Cream can use Greek yogurt
1/2 cup Mayonnaise consider light mayo
1/4 cup Lime Juice fresh juice from about 2 limes
1 tbsp Chipotle Sauce from adobo

For the Topping

2 cups Chili Cheese Fritos reserve a handful for topping

For Extra Flavor

1 tbsp Taco Seasoning pre-made mixes work well
1 tsp Ground Cumin

Equipment

Mixing bowls
whisk
Spatula

Method

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, black beans, corn, jalapeño, red bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro. Toss until evenly distributed.
In another bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and chipotle sauce until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently fold until all ingredients are coated.
Fold in all but a handful of the Chili Cheese Fritos.
Top with reserved Fritos and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Chill the dressing before mixing for best flavor and store leftovers in an airtight container without Fritos.

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