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 mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 403kcal
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
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.
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