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Frito Cowboy Cabbage Salad

A crunchy, creamy cabbage salad loaded with corn, beans, cheese, and Fritos for the ultimate crowd-pleasing side dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups green cabbage shredded
  • 2 cups red cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup sweet corn
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1.5 cups Fritos corn chips crushed
Dressing
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp lime juice fresh
  • 1 tbsp honey

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Chef’s knife

Method
 

  1. Combine shredded cabbage, corn, beans, peppers, onion, cheese, and cilantro in a large bowl.
  2. Whisk all dressing ingredients together in a separate bowl until smooth.
  3. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat evenly.
  4. Chill for 20 minutes if desired.
  5. Fold in crushed Fritos just before serving.

Notes

Add Fritos right before serving to keep them crunchy.