Crunchy Tex-Mex Slaw (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Salad
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16-ounce bag of pre-shredded coleslaw blend
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15-ounce can black beans, thoroughly rinsed and drained
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1 ½ cups canned sweet corn, drained well
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1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeds removed and finely chopped
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1 small red bell pepper, seeded and diced
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3 scallions, thinly sliced
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¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
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1 tablespoon taco seasoning blend
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½ teaspoon cumin powder
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9.75-ounce bag chili cheese flavored corn chips, reserve some for garnish
→ For the Smoky Chipotle Dressing
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½ cup sour cream
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½ cup mayonnaise
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¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 juicy limes)
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2 tablespoons adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers (just the liquid, not the peppers)
# Instructions:
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Grab a large mixing bowl and toss together your coleslaw mix, drained black beans, corn kernels, minced jalapeño, diced red pepper, sliced scallions, chopped cilantro, taco seasoning, and cumin. Mix everything thoroughly so all those flavors start getting acquainted.
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In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayo, fresh lime juice, and that smoky chipotle adobo sauce until you've got a perfectly smooth and creamy dressing. You should end up with about 1 ¼ cups of this delicious sauce.
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When you're ready to dig in, pour that creamy chipotle dressing right over your veggie mixture and give it a good toss.
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Take most of your chili cheese corn chips (save a handful for the top) and gently fold them into the dressed salad. Stir carefully so everything gets nicely coated without crushing the chips too much.
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Finish off your cowboy cabbage by sprinkling those reserved corn chips over the top for extra crunch and visual appeal. Serve immediately while those chips are still nice and crispy!
# Notes:
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This salad is best enjoyed right after mixing to keep the chips crunchy. If making ahead, store the dressing and chips separately until serving time.
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Feel free to adjust the heat level by adding more or less jalapeño and chipotle sauce to suit your taste preferences.
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The nutrition information provided is per serving without the corn chips included.