Frito Cowboy Cabbage

Frito Cowboy Cabbage is a bold, crunchy, and flavor-packed salad combining coleslaw, beans, corn, and a smoky chipotle dressing—all topped with Chili Cheese Fritos for the ultimate Tex-Mex twist. It’s the perfect potluck or summer BBQ side dish that comes together in minutes.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex

Calories: 310

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

16 oz Coleslaw mix
15 oz Black beans, rinsed and drained
1.5 cups Canned corn kernels, drained
1 medium Jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely diced
1 small Red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
3 pieces Green onions, finely sliced
0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 tablespoon Taco seasoning
0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
9.75 oz Chili Cheese Fritos, divided
0.5 cup Sour cream
0.5 cup Mayonnaise
0.25 cup Fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
2 tablespoons Chipotle sauce from chipotles in adobo

Method

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix, black beans, corn, jalapeño, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, taco seasoning, and cumin. Toss to mix evenly.
Step 2: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and chipotle sauce until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Pour the chipotle dressing over the coleslaw mixture. Add all but a handful of Chili Cheese Fritos and gently toss to coat.
Step 4: Just before serving, top with the remaining handful of Fritos for extra crunch. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for half the mayonnaise. Add diced avocado or grilled chicken to make it a complete meal.