Cowboy Cabbage Southwestern Salad (Print Version)

Crunchy coleslaw mix with black beans, corn, jalapeño, and Chili Cheese Fritos in smoky chipotle dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad Base

01 - 1 bag (16 oz) coleslaw mix
02 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
03 - 1½ cups canned corn kernels, drained
04 - 1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely diced
05 - 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
06 - 3 green onions, finely sliced
07 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
08 - 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
09 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
10 - 1 bag (9.75 oz) Chili Cheese Fritos, reserving a handful for topping

→ Chipotle Dressing

11 - ½ cup sour cream
12 - ½ cup mayonnaise
13 - ¼ cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
14 - 2 tablespoons chipotle sauce from can of chipotles in adobo

# How to Make:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, black beans, corn, jalapeño, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, taco seasoning, and ground cumin. Toss until well mixed.
02 - In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and chipotle sauce until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Pour the chipotle dressing over the salad mixture and toss until all vegetables are evenly coated with the creamy sauce.
04 - Add all but the reserved handful of Chili Cheese Fritos to the salad and gently stir to combine, maintaining some crunch.
05 - Just before serving, top with the reserved Fritos for extra crunch. Serve immediately for optimal texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The Fritos stay surprisingly crunchy and everyone will ask what the secret ingredient is
  • It comes together in twenty minutes flat but tastes like something you obsessed over for hours
02 -
  • The Fritos will get soggy if they sit too long in the dressing, so add them right before you're ready to eat
  • Chipotle sauce varies by brand, so start with less and taste as you go
03 -
  • If you're making this for a crowd, consider setting up a Fritos bar so people can add their own
  • The flavors actually get better after an hour in the fridge, just hold off on those final Fritos
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