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Mexican Coleslaw

Zesty Mexican Coleslaw: Your New Go-To Summer Side Dish

This Mexican Coleslaw is a refreshing summer side dish packed with vibrant flavors and easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 0.25 cup sour cream Can replace with extra Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice Lemon juice can be used
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning Adjust according to spice preference
Slaw
  • 4 cups tri-color coleslaw mix Pre-shredded is a time-saver
  • 1 unit red bell pepper, diced Can substitute with other bell peppers or carrots
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved Cherry tomatoes can be used instead
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed Chickpeas can be a substitute
  • 1 cup corn Grilled or canned (drained well)
  • 1 unit jalapeno, finely minced Omit or replace with bell pepper for less spice
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro Optional
Seasoning Touches
  • to taste kosher salt
  • to taste fresh ground black pepper

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Rubber spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, fresh lime juice, and taco seasoning until smooth and combined.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add tri-color coleslaw mix, red bell pepper, grape tomatoes, black beans, corn, and jalapeno, and toss gently.
  3. Fold the creamy dressing into the vegetable mixture until evenly coated.
  4. Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste, then stir gently.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Before serving, give a quick stir and serve alongside grilled meats or tacos.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This coleslaw is best prepared 24 hours in advance and consumed within 3 days for optimal texture.

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