Description
Zesty Mexican coleslaw combines crisp cabbage with tangy lime dressing for a refreshing side dish. Crunchy vegetables and bold spices create a perfect accompaniment to grilled meats or tacos you’ll love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 bag (16 ounces / 453 grams) tri-color coleslaw mix
- 1 1/2 cups grilled or blackened corn
- 1 can (15.25 ounces / 432 grams) black beans, drained and rinsed
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1 diced red pepper
- 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- Kosher salt to taste
- Fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together mayo, sour cream, lime juice, and taco seasoning in a compact mixing vessel until smooth and well-blended.
- Slice red pepper into thin strips and dice tomatoes into small, uniform cubes for consistent texture.
- Drain and rinse black beans and corn to remove excess liquid, ensuring a crisp salad base.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine shredded coleslaw mix with prepared red pepper, tomatoes, black beans, corn, finely chopped jalapeño, and fresh cilantro leaves.
- Pour the creamy dressing over the vegetable mixture, gently folding to distribute ingredients evenly without crushing delicate components.
- Season with salt and cracked black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Seal the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and develop a harmonious profile.
- Before serving, give the coleslaw a quick stir to redistribute the dressing and reinvigorate the fresh ingredients.
Notes
- Customize Heat Level by adjusting the amount of jalapeño or removing seeds for milder coleslaw.
- Boost Protein easily by adding grilled chicken, shredded beef, or canned tuna for a more substantial meal.
- Dairy-Free Option can be achieved by substituting mayo and sour cream with vegan alternatives like cashew cream or plant-based yogurt.
- Prep Ahead works wonderfully since flavors intensify when chilled, making this a perfect make-ahead side dish for gatherings or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg