Description
This creamy Mexican Coleslaw is a bold, crunchy side dish made with cabbage, black beans, charred corn, cilantro, and a zesty taco-lime dressing. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for tacos, BBQ, meal prep, or potlucks.
Ingredients
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For the Slaw:
- 14 ounce bag coleslaw mix
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup corn (grilled or skillet-charred preferred)
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, minced
For the Dressing:
- 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 coleslaw mix, diced red pepper, black beans, corn, cilantro, and minced jalapeño. Toss lightly.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, taco seasoning, and lime juice until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the slaw mixture.
- Stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for 10–15 minutes before serving for best flavor (optional but recommended).
- Stir again and serve chilled.
Notes
- Remove jalapeño seeds for a milder flavor.
- For extra smoky flavor, char the corn in a skillet before adding.
- Greek yogurt can replace sour cream for a lighter version.
- Best enjoyed within 2–3 days stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg