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frito cowboy cabbabe slaw
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Frito Cowboy Cabbage Slaw

It’s crunchy, a little tangy, a little creamy, and packed with bold flavor thanks to seasoned beef, crisp cabbage, and a handful of Fritos.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 403kcal
Author: Laura Lynch

Ingredients

For the Salad Base:

  • 16 ounce pre-shredded coleslaw mix
  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 can corn 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
  • 10 oz Chili Cheese Fritos

For the Chipotle Dressing:

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1-2 tablespoons diced chipotle peppers from a jar
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons honey to reduce heat, if desired
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix coleslaw, black beans, corn, jalapeño, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, taco seasoning, and cumin until well combined.
  • In a jar, mix together mayonnaise, Chipotle pepper and sauce, lime juice, honey (if desired) and salt. Shake until smooth.
  • Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
  • Mix in all but a handful of the Chili Cheese Fritos.
  • Top the cabbage with the reserved handful of Fritos just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 382mg | Potassium: 417mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 620IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 2mg