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Cowboy Cabbage Recipe

Cowboy Cabbage Recipe
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5.2 from 6 reviews

Cowboy Cabbage is a vibrant and flavorful salad combining crunchy coleslaw mix with black beans, corn, and colorful peppers, all tossed in a zesty chipotle lime dressing and topped with crunchy Chili Cheese Fritos for a southwestern twist. Perfect as a side dish or light meal, this salad delivers a delightful mix of textures and smoky, tangy flavors.

Ingredients

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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, not the peppers)

Instructions

  1. Mix Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, black beans, corn, jalapeño, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, taco seasoning, and ground cumin. Toss everything together until evenly combined.
  2. Prepare Dressing: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and chipotle sauce until the dressing is smooth and well blended. This yields about 1 ¼ cups of chipotle dressing.
  3. Combine Dressing and Salad: When ready to serve, pour the dressing over the salad mixture. Add in all but a handful of the Chili Cheese Fritos and gently stir to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing.
  4. Add Crunchy Topping: Just before serving, sprinkle the reserved handful of Chili Cheese Fritos on top to add an extra crunchy texture and flavor contrast.
  5. Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving dish or bowl and serve immediately to maintain the crispness of the Fritos and freshness of the vegetables.

Notes

  • For extra heat, leave some jalapeño seeds in or add finely diced fresh jalapeño peppers on top.
  • The salad can be made ahead but add the Fritos right before serving to prevent them from getting soggy.
  • Note that the chipotle sauce is spicy; adjust amount to taste for milder flavor.
  • Use fresh lime juice for best flavor; bottled lime juice can be used in a pinch.
  • This salad pairs well with grilled meats as a side or can be enjoyed as a vegetarian main dish.

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Keywords: cowboy cabbage, southwestern salad, coleslaw salad, chipotle dressing, black bean salad, chili cheese fritos salad, easy no-cook salad

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