Description
Mexican Coleslaw is a creamy, crunchy, flavor-packed side dish made with cabbage, black beans, charred corn, cilantro, and a zesty lime taco dressing. It’s quick to toss together and perfect for tacos, BBQs, potlucks, or easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 ounce bag coleslaw mix
- 1/2 cup red pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup corn (grilled or skillet-charred preferred)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, minced
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, diced red pepper, black beans, corn, chopped cilantro, and minced jalapeño. Toss gently.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, taco seasoning, and lime juice until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the dressing over the slaw mixture. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for 15–30 minutes before serving for best flavor. Stir again before serving.
Notes
- For extra smoky flavor, char the corn in a skillet for 3–4 minutes before adding.
- Remove jalapeño seeds for a milder slaw.
- This recipe tastes even better after chilling for a few hours.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook / Mixed
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg