Frito Cowboy Cabbage (Print Version)

Crunchy Southwestern cabbage salad with black beans, corn, and Chili Cheese Fritos in smoky chipotle dressing.

# Components:

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# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, black beans, corn, jalapeño, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, taco seasoning, and ground cumin. Toss until well mixed.
02 - In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and chipotle sauce until smooth.
03 - Pour the chipotle dressing over the salad mixture and toss until evenly coated.
04 - Add all but a reserved handful of Chili Cheese Fritos to the salad and gently stir to combine.
05 - Just before serving, top with the reserved Fritos for extra crunch. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

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  • The Fritos stay perfectly crunchy when you add them right before serving, creating this incredible texture contrast nobody can quite figure out
  • It comes together in 20 minutes flat but tastes like something you spent way more time on
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  • I learned the hard way that adding Fritos too early turns them into sad soggy bits, so wait until just before serving
  • The dressing gets better after it sits for 30 minutes, but the texture is definitely best freshly made
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  • Taste the dressing before you add it to the vegetables and adjust the lime juice or chipotle to your preference
  • If you're making this for a crowd, double the dressing because people love to really coat their servings
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