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Cowboy Cabbage Recipe

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Cowboy Cabbage is a vibrant, flavorful salad packed with crunchy coleslaw mix, black beans, corn, and a zesty chipotle-lime dressing. Enhanced with fresh jalapeño, bell pepper, and cilantro, this Tex-Mex inspired dish is finished with crunchy Chili Cheese Fritos for added texture and a burst of cheesy spice. Perfect as a side dish or a light meal, it combines fresh ingredients with bold flavors for a quick and easy dish that can be served immediately.

Ingredients

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Vegetables and Beans

  • 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

Seasonings

  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

Dressing

  • 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 (only the sauce)

Toppings

  • 1 bag (9.75 ounces) Chili Cheese Fritos (reserve a handful for topping)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetable mixture: In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, rinsed and drained black beans, drained canned corn kernels, finely diced jalapeño (seeded), finely diced red bell pepper, sliced green onions, and chopped fresh cilantro. Stir gently to mix all the ingredients together evenly.
  2. Make the dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, and chipotle sauce from the can of chipotles in adobo until the dressing is smooth and creamy, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
  3. Combine dressing and vegetable mix: Pour the chipotle-lime dressing over the vegetable and bean mixture. Add the taco seasoning and ground cumin, then gently stir everything together until the dressing evenly coats all the ingredients. Add all but a handful of the Chili Cheese Fritos into the salad and stir lightly to distribute.
  4. Add the crunchy topping: Reserve a handful of Chili Cheese Fritos and scatter them on top of the salad mixture just before serving to maintain their crispiness and add a cheesy, crunchy texture.
  5. Serve: Serve the Cowboy Cabbage salad immediately to enjoy the fresh crunch of the vegetables and Fritos along with the bold, tangy flavors of the dressing for the best flavor and texture experience.

Notes

  • For best results, serve the salad immediately after assembling to keep the Fritos crunchy.
  • You can adjust the amount of chipotle sauce to modify the heat level according to your preference.
  • If you prefer a vegan version, substitute sour cream and mayonnaise with plant-based alternatives and use vegan-friendly tortilla chips instead of Fritos.
  • This salad can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours, but the chips should be added just before serving to prevent sogginess.

Keywords: Cowboy cabbage salad, Tex-Mex salad, chipotle dressing, coleslaw mix salad, black bean corn salad, quick no-cook salad

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