Easy Mexican Coleslaw Recipe
This Easy Mexican Coleslaw is a vibrant, flavorful side dish perfect for summer barbecues or as a fresh accompaniment to Mexican-inspired meals. It combines a tangy, creamy dressing with a colorful mix of vegetables and beans, enhanced by a zesty lime and taco seasoning blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 1 cup mayo
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
Slaw Mix
- 16 ounce bag tri-color coleslaw mix
- 1 diced red bell pepper
- 1½ cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 (15.25 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1½ cups grilled or blackened corn
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, thoroughly stir together the mayo, sour cream, fresh lime juice, and taco seasoning until smooth and well combined, creating a flavorful creamy base for the slaw.
- Combine the Ingredients: In a large serving bowl, add the tri-color coleslaw mix, diced red bell pepper, halved grape tomatoes, drained and rinsed black beans, grilled or blackened corn, minced jalapeno, and chopped fresh cilantro. Gently fold in the prepared mayo-sour cream dressing mixture, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Chill the Slaw: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the slaw for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and the slaw to chill, enhancing the overall taste and texture. Before serving, season with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, leave some of the jalapeno seeds in or add more jalapeno according to your heat preference.
- Grilling or blackening the corn adds a smoky flavor, but you can substitute with canned or fresh raw corn if desired.
- This slaw is best served chilled and can be prepared a few hours in advance to deepen the flavors.
- Use gluten-free taco seasoning if you need this recipe to be gluten-free.
- Adjust the lime juice quantity for more or less tanginess based on your taste.
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