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Mexican Coleslaw

Mexican Coleslaw is a tasty and spicy twist on this classic side dish. Take the standard coleslaw up a notch with this easy mexican coleslaw by adding corn, tomatoes, beans, jalapeno, and a great citrus dressing.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: Mexican Coleslaw
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 141kcal

Ingredients

  • 14 oz shredded coleslaw mix
  • ½ red pepper diced
  • ½ cup corn fresh or canned
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes quartered
  • ½ cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 jalapeno diced and seeded
  • ½ cup cilantro leaves chopped
  • 1 green onion sliced

Dressing

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 TBSP fresh lime juice
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  • Salad prep: Begin by preparing your vegetables, dice the pepper into small pieces, ready the corn by either draining the can or cutting the corn off the cob, quarter the tomatoes, dice and seed the jalapeno, dice the cilantro, and lastly chop the green onion.
  • Then, on a large mixing bowl, combine the coleslaw mixture, red peppers, corn, tomatoes, (drained) black beans, jalapeno, cilantro, and onion until well mixed.
  • Dressing: In a medium size bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic powder, sugar, cumin, chili powder, and salt with a whisk. Proceed to pour the dressing over the top of the coleslaw mixture and toss well to combine.
  • Garnish with some fresh lime wedges if desired. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Mexican Coleslaw makes a fantastic side dish at many occasions, bring it to your next potluck and impress everyone with it's deliciousness. This easy mexican coleslaw is a spicy spin on this traditional side dish, give it a try today and see just how incredible it is. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 175mg | Potassium: 209mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 505IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg