Description
This vibrant Mexican Corn Coleslaw is a celebration of flavors and colors, perfect for any occasion. Crunchy green cabbage meets sweet corn and red bell pepper, all tossed in a zesty lime dressing. It’s an easy-to-make dish that adds excitement to taco nights, summer barbecues, or casual dinners. With its fresh ingredients and delightful taste, this coleslaw will surely steal the show at your next gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, sweet corn, chopped red bell pepper, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey/agave syrup, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss until well-coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For added sweetness, consider grilling the corn before adding it to the salad. - Feel free to substitute kale for cabbage or add jalapeños for a spicy kick. - Make it ahead of time! This coleslaw can be prepared a day in advance for even better flavor fusion.