Easy Mexican Coleslaw Recipe

This Mexican Coleslaw is the ultimate side dish for cookouts, potlucks, and picnics! 🌮🥗 Ready in minutes and bursting with bold flavors, this slaw features crunchy coleslaw, colorful bell peppers, black beans, sweet corn, juicy tomatoes and green chilies, spicy jalapeños, and fresh cilantro, all tossed in a creamy lime dressing. Perfect for tacos, pulled pork sandwiches, or as a fresh, zesty salad on its own. Trust me—you’ll want to make this ASAP!

How to Make Mexican Coleslaw

Making this slaw is a breeze:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together mayo, sour cream, lime juice, taco seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
2. Add coleslaw mix, chopped red pepper, diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel), black beans, corn, jalapeños, and fresh cilantro.
3. Toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Tips & Substitutions:

• Use pre-shredded coleslaw mix for convenience or shred your own cabbage.
• Customize with red onion, fresh tomatoes, green bell peppers, or shredded cheese.
• Sub Greek yogurt for sour cream to lighten it up.
• Make it ahead—the flavors only get better after sitting in the fridge!

Pair It With

This zesty coleslaw is a versatile dish that shines with Mexican meals or classic BBQ favorites like burgers, hot dogs, and grilled chicken. Try it on tacos, fajitas, or a pulled pork sandwich for an extra punch of flavor.

Crowd Pleaser

Whether you’re hosting a party or meal-prepping for the week, this coleslaw is a guaranteed hit. Store leftovers tightly covered in the fridge for 3 to 5 days—if you have any left! 😉

Give it a try and take your sides to the next level!