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Easy Cowboy Cabbage Salad Recipe (with Creamy Chipotle Lime Dressing)

Easy Cowboy Cabbage Salad Recipe (with Creamy Chipotle Lime Dressing)
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This Easy Cowboy Cabbage Salad Recipe with Creamy Chipotle Lime Dressing is a colorful and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. Featuring a delightful mix of fresh vegetables, black beans, and a zesty dressing, it’s nutritious and satisfying. The creamy chipotle lime dressing adds a spicy kick, making this salad an exciting addition to your table. Enjoy it as a standalone dish, a side salad, or even as a crunchy topping for tacos. This versatile recipe is not only quick to prepare but also customizable, allowing you to add your favorite ingredients or toppings for an added twist.

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 (optional but really good))
  • 4 green onions (thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 jalapeño (seeded and minced (use half for mild))
  • 6 slices Turkey Bacon (cooked crisp and crumbled (optional but very 'cowboy'))
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 to 2 limes)
  • 2 tablespoons adobo sauce (from a can of chipotles in adobo)
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon honey (optional, helps balance the tang)
  • 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 OR tortilla strips

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients until smooth. Taste it. Add a pinch more salt if it tastes flat or a little more honey if it’s too sharp.
  2. In a very large bowl, add coleslaw mix, black beans, corn, bell pepper, tomatoes (if using), green onions, cilantro, jalapeño, and Turkey Bacon.
  3. Pour dressing over the salad and toss until everything is coated.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes so the flavors calm down and mingle.
  5. Right before serving, top with Fritos or your crunchy topper. You can gently fold some in then sprinkle extra on top.

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