Description
This Mexican Coleslaw with Tomato and Corn is a refreshing, zesty salad that combines vibrant vegetables with a creamy lime dressing. With tri-color coleslaw mix, grilled corn, juicy grape tomatoes, and a hint of jalapeño heat, this dish is perfect as a side or light main.
Ingredients
For the Dressing:
240 ml mayonnaise
160 ml sour cream
45 ml freshly squeezed lime juice
30 ml taco seasoning
For the Salad Base:
450 g tri-color coleslaw mix
1 red bell pepper, diced
225 g grape tomatoes, halved
1 can (430 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
240 g grilled or blackened corn kernels
1 jalapeño, seeded and finely minced
15 g chopped fresh cilantro
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and taco seasoning until well combined.
- Prepare the salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the tri-color coleslaw mix, diced red bell pepper, halved grape tomatoes, black beans, grilled corn, minced jalapeño, and chopped cilantro.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the salad and gently fold until everything is evenly coated.
- Season and chill: Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Notes
If you prefer a creamier texture, add diced avocado just before serving.
For extra crunch, toss in some crushed tortilla chips.
Feel free to swap black beans for pinto beans, kidney beans, or chickpeas.
To make it spicier, increase the amount of jalapeño or add hot sauce.
If you’re sensitive to spice, omit the jalapeño or use bell pepper instead.
This salad improves in flavor after chilling for 30 minutes, so it’s great for making ahead.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The veggies may soften, but the salad will still be delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg