Cowboy Cabbage
A quick and easy salad featuring shredded cabbage, carrots, and a spicy chipotle dressing topped with crunchy Fritos, perfect for busy weeknights and packed with fresh veggies.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 head Cabbage (shredded) Preferably green cabbage for sweetness
- 2 cups Carrots (shredded) The finer the better for mixing
- 1 medium Red bell pepper (chopped) Adds color and sweetness
- 4 stalks Green onions (sliced) For aromatic flavor
- 2 cups Fritos For crunch and extra flavor
- 1/2 cup Chipotle dressing Store-bought or homemade, zesty is best
- to taste Salt Essential for seasoning
- to taste Pepper Adjust according to preference
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Shred the cabbage and carrots using a box grater or food processor.
- Chop the red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces and slice the green onions thin.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, chopped red bell pepper, and sliced green onions.
- Toss in a generous handful of Fritos and gently mix.
- Drizzle with chipotle dressing and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix everything well and chill for 20-30 minutes before serving or serve it right away.
Notes
Customize the salad by adding leftover grilled chicken or other veggies as desired. For storage, keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, and consider adding more dressing before serving leftovers.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g
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