Description
🥗 Enjoy the vibrant flavors and crunchy texture of this Zesty Mexican Coleslaw that brings a refreshing twist to your meals.
🌿 Perfect for warm weather gatherings, it doubles as both a delightful side and a light main dish when paired with your favorite proteins.
Ingredients
14-ounce bag of coleslaw mix
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeño, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
Juice of 2 limes
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
Optional: honey, cumin, chile powder, blue cheese crumbles, diced celery
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, diced red bell pepper, black beans, corn, cilantro, and jalapeño.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and taco seasoning to create the dressing.
3. Pour the dressing over the coleslaw mix and toss until all ingredients are fully combined and evenly coated.
4. Let chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
5. Garnish with tortilla strips or seeds for added crunch, if desired.
6. Serve cold as a side dish or top with grilled chicken or shrimp to make it a main course.
Notes
🌽 Enhance the crunch by adding tortilla strips or roasted pumpkin seeds just before serving.
🧄 For extra flavor, marinate sliced red onions in vinegar before adding them to the salad.
🌶️ Adjust the heat level by increasing or reducing the amount of jalapeño and taco seasoning to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None required
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 168
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg