Mexican Coleslaw

A cool, creamy, and crunchy coleslaw is hard to resist, but add some bold flavors and spice and you really have something that is crave-worthy.

This fresh-tasting Mexican Coleslaw is full of bold flavors.

Ingredients

I started with a bag of coleslaw mix for convenience, but you could most certainly shred your own cabbage. I added in some shredded red cabbage for some color. What really makes this coleslaw special is all the extra ingredients added in. It’s more like a salad than a typical coleslaw.

Black beans, corn, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and jalapenos add so much flavor and color. It really is a beautiful coleslaw!

The creamy base of this Mexican Coleslaw is made from mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and taco seasoning. The taco seasoning really adds some bold flavor and livens it up.

Just before serving I sprinkle some pepitas on top for extra crunch. You could also use sunflower seed, or even almonds.

How To Make

(More detailed instructions below in recipe card.)

1. Make the dressing. Mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and taco seasoning.
   
2. Combine coleslaw base. In a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix, red cabbage, black beans, corn, red pepper, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeno.
   
3. Add dressing to coleslaw base. Stir together.
   
4. Refrigerate.
   
5. Sprinkle with pepitas before serving.
   

How To Serve Mexican Coleslaw

This taco-seasoned coleslaw would be amazing on fish tacos. It would also be great with this Chipotle Pulled Chicken or as a side for Beef and Bean Burritos or Grilled Salmon Burritos with Chipotle Cream.

Variations and Additions

• Add shredded carrot or diced avocado.
• Sprinkle some crumbled cotija cheese on top.
• Leave the jalapenos out if you don’t want it spicy.
• Use sunflower seeds in place of chicken.
• Mix in some diced grilled chicken and make a meal out of it.

Storage

Leftovers will keep for 2 to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If making more than 2 hours in advance, I recommend mixing together the slaw ingredients in one bowl and the dressing ingredients in a separate bowl and combining them closer to serving time.

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More Coleslaw Recipes

• Caesar Coleslaw
• Buttermilk Coleslaw
• Cucumber Coleslaw
• Blue Cheese Bacon Coleslaw
• Sweet Vinegar Coleslaw
• Cranberry Pecan Coleslaw
• Creamy Creole Coleslaw

Recipe adapted from Lemon Tree Dwelling

Originally posted August 8, 2017.