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Cowboy Cabbage Slaw: The Ultimate Zesty Southwestern Crunch

A vibrant, crunchy Cowboy Cabbage Slaw featuring charred corn, black beans, and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for BBQs, tacos, or a healthy lunch, this Southwestern-inspired side stays crisp and delicious for hours.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southwestern
Calories: 145
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Slaw Base
  • 1/2 head (~225g) Green Cabbage finely shredded
  • 1/2 head (~225g) Purple Cabbage finely shredded
  • 1 cup (150g) Yellow Corn charred in skillet
  • 1 cup (170g) Black Beans cooked, rinsed and dried
Zesty Dressing
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) Fresh Lime Juice plus zest of 1 lime
  • 2 tbsp (30g) Mayonnaise or Greek Yogurt for thin creaminess
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Neutral Oil like avocado or canola
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) Kosher Salt
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup (40g) Cotija Cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 cup (15g) Fresh Cilantro finely chopped
  • 1 medium Jalapeño sliced into thin rounds
  • 1 wedge Fresh Lime for serving

Equipment

  • 1 Mandoline Slicer or Chef's Knife For thin cabbage ribbons.
  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet To char the corn.
  • 1 Large Ceramic Bowl For mixing and serving.

Method
 

Prep the Veggies
  1. Finely shred the green and purple cabbage using a mandoline or sharp knife. Shock in ice water for 5 minutes, then spin completely dry.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over high heat. Add corn and sear without stirring for 3 minutes until charred. Cool completely.
Assemble the Slaw
  1. In a jar, combine lime juice, zest, mayo, and salt. Shake until the mixture is a thin, translucent dressing.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the cabbage, corn, and black beans with the dressing. Top with crumbled cotija, cilantro, and jalapeño rounds. Serve with a lime wedge.

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcalProtein: 4gFat: 8gFiber: 5g

Notes

Ensure the charred corn is completely cool before adding to the cabbage to prevent wilting.
For a dairy-free version, swap the cotija for extra salt or a vegan feta alternative.
Keyword Cowboy Cabbage Slaw,Mexican Coleslaw,Southwest Slaw

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