Frito Cowboy Cabbage Salad Recipe
This easy Frito Cowboy Cabbage Salad Recipe blends cabbage, beef, mayo, sour cream, and crunchy Fritos in every bite.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium skillet
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Sharp chef’s knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Small bowl (for dressing)
- Salad tongs or large spoon
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 1 small head green cabbage finely chopped (about 6 cups)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup red onion finely diced
- 2 cups Fritos corn chips add just before serving
For the Dressing:
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sugar optional
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Beef
- Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until fully browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Drain excess grease.
- Stir in chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes so the flavors bloom.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Step 2: Prepare the Vegetables
- While the beef cools, finely chop the cabbage. You want small, bite-sized pieces so every forkful feels balanced.
- Slice the cherry tomatoes, dice the red onion, and measure out the corn.
- Place everything in a large mixing bowl.
Step 3: Make the Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, taco seasoning, and sugar.
- Taste and adjust salt if needed.
- The dressing should be creamy, slightly tangy, and gently spiced.
Step 4: Assemble the Salad
- Add the cooled seasoned beef to the cabbage mixture.
- Pour the dressing over everything and toss thoroughly until evenly coated.
Step 5: Add the Crunch
- Right before serving, gently fold in the Fritos.
- Serve immediately for maximum crunch.
- And just like that, your Frito Cowboy Cabbage Salad Recipe is ready to steal the spotlight.