Description
Enjoy a burst of flavor with this Easy Mexican Coleslaw Recipe — the ideal side dish for tacos, grilled meats, or summer barbecues. This vibrant coleslaw combines crunchy tri-color cabbage with sweet grape tomatoes, zesty jalapeños, and protein-packed black beans, all tossed in a creamy lime dressing spiced with taco seasoning. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings. Plus, it’s customizable to suit your tastes! Add avocado or extra spices for a personal touch. Refreshing, colorful, and delicious, this coleslaw is sure to be a hit at your next meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mayo
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 16 oz tri-color coleslaw mix
- 1 diced red bell pepper
- 1½ cup halved grape tomatoes
- 1 can black beans (15.25 oz), drained and rinsed
- 1½ cups grilled or blackened corn
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine mayo, sour cream, lime juice, and taco seasoning until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix the coleslaw mix, diced red bell pepper, halved grape tomatoes, black beans, corn, jalapeño, and cilantro.
- Gently stir in the dressing until everything is well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 120g
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 295mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 8mg