Cowboy Cabbage with Chili Cheese Fritos (Printer-friendly)

Crunchy coleslaw mix meets black beans, corn, and Chili Cheese Fritos in a smoky chipotle dressing for a vibrant Southwestern salad.

# What You'll Need:

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# How To Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, toss together the coleslaw mix, black beans, corn, jalapeño, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, taco seasoning, and ground cumin until thoroughly mixed.
02 - Whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and chipotle sauce in a separate medium bowl until completely smooth.
03 - Pour the chipotle dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
04 - Add all but the reserved handful of Chili Cheese Fritos to the salad and gently fold to combine, maintaining some crunch.
05 - Top with the reserved Fritos immediately before serving for maximum texture. Serve fresh.

# Expert Advice:

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  • The smoky chipotle dressing clings to every crunchy vegetable, making each bite feel like a party in your mouth
  • It's the kind of dish that disappears first at potlucks, and people actually beg for the recipe
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  • Don't dress this salad more than an hour before serving, or the Fritos will get sad and soggy instead of perfectly crisp
  • The chipotle sauce is powerful stuff, start with the suggested amount and taste before adding more
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  • Let the dressed salad sit for about 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors really meld together
  • The salad needs a generous pinch of salt to wake up all the flavors, even though it's not called for in the ingredients
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