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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!

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    • How to Make Mexican Coleslaw
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    • Pair It With
    • Crowd Pleaser
  • Easy Mexican Coleslaw Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Directions

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!

Easy Mexican Coleslaw Recipe
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Easy Mexican Coleslaw Recipe

Recipe by snackonmeat
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

10

minutes
Calories

300

kcal

This quick and flavorful Mexican Coleslaw is the perfect side dish for cookouts, potlucks, or picnics! Packed with fresh veggies, beans, and bold spices, it’s tossed in a creamy lime dressing that will have everyone asking for seconds. Whether you serve it on tacos, with pulled pork sandwiches, or as a stand-alone dish, this coleslaw is sure to impress!

Ingredients

  • Dressing:

  • 1 cup mayonnaise

  • â…” cup sour cream

  • 3 Tbsp lime juice

  • 2 Tbsp taco seasoning

  • Slaw:

  • 1 (16-oz) bag tri-color coleslaw mix

  • 1 red bell pepper, diced

  • 1 (10-oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained

  • 1 (11-oz) can corn kernels, drained

  • 1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped

  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and taco seasoning until smooth.
  • Add the coleslaw mix, diced bell pepper, Rotel, black beans, corn, jalapeño, and cilantro.
  • Toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated in the creamy dressing.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
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