Description
A vibrant, Tex-Mex inspired coleslaw made with crisp cabbage, black beans, corn, jalapeño, and a creamy lime-taco seasoned dressing—perfect as a side or taco topping, ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 14 oz bag coleslaw mix
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- ½ cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup grilled or skillet-charred corn
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, minced
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1½ Tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix, red bell pepper, black beans, corn, cilantro, and jalapeño.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, taco seasoning, and lime juice.
- Pour the creamy dressing over the slaw mixture and toss well to coat.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Store slaw and dressing separately if making ahead to keep it crisp.
- Use fresh, grilled, or frozen (thawed) corn as preferred.
- Customize heat level by adjusting jalapeño or adding hot sauce.
- Make it dairy-free with plant-based mayo and crema.
- Delicious with tacos, grilled meats, or as a sandwich topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
