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Mexican Coleslaw Recipe

Mexican coleslaw gives you that south of border flavor. A tex mex coleslaw you will love eating as a side or topping tacos.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Mexican Coleslaw, Mexican Coleslaw for Tacos, Mexican Slaw, Southwest Coleslaw
Prep Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 164kcal
Author Kelsey

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 packet of taco seasoning or make homemade if you prefer
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 14-ounce bag coleslaw mix
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1/2 cup diced red pepper or yellow
  • 1 jalapeno diced and de-seeded
  • Cilantro for topping optional

Instructions

  • Start by mixing your mayo, sour cream, lime juice, and taco seasoning together.
  • Toss in your diced peppers and jalapeno.
  • Then add in your chopped cabbage and slaw mix.
  • Stir well until all is coated, and then toss in fridge for 30 minutes before serving.

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Notes

To tame down the heat of jalapeno, de-seed the pepper and remove membrane. Then rinse in cold water to get rid of the oils. Then dice fine and add into slaw mix.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 238mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g