Description
Mexican Street Corn Coleslaw is a vibrant and refreshing side dish that combines crunchy cabbage with sweet corn, all tossed in a zesty lime dressing. This delightful coleslaw is perfect for summer barbecues, taco nights, or any gathering where you want to impress your guests with a burst of flavor. The combination of fresh ingredients and tangy dressing makes it a memorable addition to your meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 cup fresh sweet corn kernels (or 1 cup frozen corn, thawed)
- ½ cup red onion, finely diced
- ½ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Finely shred the cabbage and dice the red onion.
- Grill or boil fresh corn until tender; cool and cut kernels off the cob. For frozen corn, thaw it.
- In a large bowl, combine cabbage, corn, red onion, and cilantro. Toss gently.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Pour dressing over the veggie mix and fold until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (120g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg