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    Salads » Mexican Coleslaw

    Mexican Coleslaw

    Published: May 3, 2017 · Modified: Oct 7, 2019 by Cathy Trochelman · 90 Comments

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    Mexican coleslaw is the perfect union of taco salad and creamy coleslaw! This Mexican spiced side dish recipe is packed with flavor and perfect for summer cookouts!

    Taco Salad meets coleslaw in this deliciously creamy Mexican Coleslaw! Packed with flavor and perfect for summer cookouts!

    So you guys....Cinco de Mayo is just days away....and once again, all my ideas of how I want to celebrate are going out the window. Am I the only one? Who has good ideas and good intentions and then just can't make them happen?? Ever?

    Taco Salad meets coleslaw in this deliciously creamy Mexican Coleslaw! Packed with flavor and perfect for summer cookouts!

    I seriously can't even tell you how many years in a row I've thought, "Oooh - Cinco de Mayo! Let's celebrate!" With a party or a fun dinner or, at the very least, with margaritas and guacamole! But when is the last time we actually celebrated? Mmmm...possibly never. The best laid plans.....

    Taco Salad meets coleslaw in this deliciously creamy Mexican Coleslaw! Packed with flavor and perfect for summer cookouts!

    So this year I'm trying something different. I'm not even making plans! No, this year I'm using Cinco de Mayo as a starting point for a delicious summer menu. I'm making things like this Mexican Coleslaw and Mexican Street Corn Quinoa and Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa...and for a little something different? I'm giving Fruit Salsa a whirl. Without the pressure of making it ALL for Cinco de Mayo. No, I'll be enjoying all of them ALL SUMMER LONG.

    Taco Salad meets coleslaw in this deliciously creamy Mexican Coleslaw! Packed with flavor and perfect for summer cookouts!

    Because if there's one kind of food my family LOVES, it's Mexican. And this Mexican Coleslaw does not disappoint! It's packed with so much delicious flavor and loaded with ALL the veggies...and it's creamy, too. Which means this Mexican Coleslaw is on the fast track to becoming one of our favorite summer sides. And if you love Mexican recipes, I could see it becoming your favorite, too!

    Taco Salad meets coleslaw in this deliciously creamy Mexican Coleslaw! Packed with flavor and perfect for summer cookouts!

    So. What about you? What are your plans for May 5? Will you be going out? Staying in? Celebrating at all? Or are you smarter than me and don't even make plans to begin with?

    Either way, this easy Mexican Coleslaw recipe will be here waiting for you to make it.

    And I have the feeling you'll be making it all summer long....just like me.

    Taco Salad meets coleslaw in this deliciously creamy Mexican Coleslaw! Packed with flavor and perfect for summer cookouts!

    Mexican Coleslaw
    4.8 from 25 votes
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    Mexican Coleslaw

    Taco Salad meets coleslaw in this deliciously creamy Mexican Coleslaw! Packed with flavor and perfect for summer cookouts!
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes
    Servings 8 -10
    Author Cathy Trochelman

    Ingredients

    • 1 14 oz. bag coleslaw mix
    • ½ c. red pepper diced
    • ½ c. black beens rinsed and drained
    • ½ c. grilled corn
    • ½ c. minced cilantro
    • 1 jalapeno seeds removed and finely diced
    • ¾ c. mayo
    • ¼ c. sour cream
    • ½ package taco seasoning
    • 2 Tbsp. lime juice

    Instructions

    1. In a large mixing bowl, combine coleslaw mix, red pepper, black beans, grilled corn, cilantro, and jalapeño.
    2. In a separate small bowl, combine mayo, sour cream, taco seasoning, and lime juice.
    3. Add mayo mixture to coleslaw mixture and stir to combine.

    Taco Salad meets coleslaw in this deliciously creamy Mexican Coleslaw! Packed with flavor and perfect for summer cookouts!

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    1. Peter

      April 25, 2019 at 4:01 pm

      Try adding some rotisserie chicken and tortilla strips to make it a complete meal.

      Reply
    2. Dar Dar

      July 30, 2019 at 7:14 pm

      5 stars
      My Family Loved this Salad. We added broken tortilla chips, just before eating. My daughter suggested adding Pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds. This is a keeper for our family.

      Reply
    3. Dar Dar

      July 30, 2019 at 7:19 pm

      5 stars
      My Family Loved this salad. We did add broken tortilla chips on top just before eating. My daughter suggested adding sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds. This recipe is a keeper for my family.

      Reply
      • Cathy Trochelman

        August 09, 2019 at 5:54 am

        I love those suggestions for a little bit of crunch! Thanks!

        Reply
        • Joann Khoe

          August 18, 2020 at 2:30 pm

          Question
          Can this be made a day before serving?

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          • Cathy Trochelman

            August 19, 2020 at 7:54 am

            Yes, absolutely!

            Reply
    4. Jean

      August 31, 2020 at 10:08 am

      5 stars
      This was delicious and a nice change from our "usual" coleslaw. I also like that it made plenty and budget friendly. I plan to double the recipe to go with our Labor Day brisket! Thank you!

      Reply
    5. Eric Kelly

      September 25, 2020 at 6:02 pm

      5 stars
      This was so delicious. I also added fiesta colored tortilla strips on top, and served with fried fish with a cilantro dipping sauce. All my friends are asking for this recipe!! I willl be sure to mark your page to see how your other recipe's worked out.

      Reply
      • Cathy Trochelman

        October 04, 2020 at 12:34 pm

        So happy to hear it... thanks for letting me know!

        Reply
    6. Lorraine F McCarthy

      March 18, 2021 at 12:43 pm

      Th0is looks perfect. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
      I'll be making it tomorrow so haven't tasted it yet. I' m sure it will be great,

      Reply
    7. Sandy

      April 05, 2021 at 8:20 am

      5 stars
      Made salad for Easter , was as big hit. Will be making this again soon.

      Reply
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