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Mexican Coleslaw Recipe

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4.7 from 129 reviews

A vibrant and flavorful Mexican Coleslaw featuring a zesty blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and taco seasoning, combined with crunchy tri-color coleslaw mix, fresh vegetables, and beans. Perfect as a side dish or a topping for Mexican meals, this coleslaw offers a refreshing twist with a hint of spice.

Ingredients

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Dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • 3 Tbsp lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp taco seasoning

Salad

  • 1 (16-oz) bag tri-color coleslaw mix
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 (10-oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained
  • 1 (11-oz) can corn kernels, drained
  • 1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and taco seasoning until smooth and well combined, creating a creamy and flavorful dressing base.
  2. Add the Salad Ingredients: To the dressing, add the tri-color coleslaw mix, diced red bell pepper, drained Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained corn kernels, drained and rinsed black beans, finely chopped jalapeno pepper, and chopped fresh cilantro.
  3. Toss the Salad: Gently toss all the ingredients together until the vegetables and beans are fully coated with the dressing, ensuring an even distribution of flavors throughout the coleslaw.
  4. Chill Before Serving: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 30 minutes. This chilling time allows the flavors to meld and the coleslaw to crisp up for optimum taste and texture.

Notes

  • For less heat, remove all seeds from the jalapeno or substitute with a milder pepper.
  • Make sure to drain canned ingredients well to prevent the coleslaw from becoming watery.
  • This coleslaw can be made a few hours in advance and stored refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
  • Garnish with additional fresh cilantro or a squeeze of lime juice just before serving for enhanced freshness.

Keywords: Mexican coleslaw, tri-color coleslaw, Mexican salad, creamy coleslaw, spicy coleslaw, side dish, taco seasoning, black beans salad

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