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Frito Cowboy Cabbage Salad

A crunchy, creamy, flavor-packed cabbage salad loaded with beans, corn, cheese, and Fritos for the ultimate cowboy-style side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southwest
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 4 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed
  • 0.5 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup green onions sliced
  • 1 jalapeño sliced, optional
  • 1 cup Fritos crushed
Dressing
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Whisk mayonnaise, lime juice, taco seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  2. Combine cabbage, tomatoes, corn, black beans, cheddar, green onions, and jalapeños in a bowl.
  3. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.
  4. Add crushed Fritos just before serving to keep them crunchy.
  5. Top with extra Fritos for garnish.

Notes

Add Fritos immediately before serving to maintain crunch.