Easy Cowboy Cabbage Salad Recipe (with Creamy Chipotle Lime Dressing)
Experience a burst of flavor and freshness with this Easy Cowboy Cabbage Salad Recipe featuring Creamy Chipotle Lime Dressing. This vibrant salad is a delightful blend of crunchy cabbage, hearty black beans, and sweet corn, all enhanced by a zesty dressing that brings everything together. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a quick side dish for any meal, this salad offers versatility and nutrition without compromising on taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 16 oz bag coleslaw mix (green cabbage mix with carrots)
- 1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and well-drained
- 1 1/2 cups corn (canned, drained OR thawed frozen corn)
- 1 red bell pepper (finely diced)
- 1 cup grape tomatoes (halved)
- 4 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño (seeded and minced)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce (from a can of chipotles in adobo)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 to 3 cups Chili Cheese Fritos or regular Fritos or crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chipotle adobo sauce, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, black beans, corn, bell pepper, tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, and jalapeño.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Just before serving, add your choice of crunchy topping like Fritos or tortilla chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg