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Mexican Street Corn Coleslaw

A vibrant and refreshing coleslaw inspired by the flavors of Mexican street corn, featuring crunchy cabbage, sweet corn, and a zesty dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Coleslaw Base
  • 4 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup sweet corn kernels fresh or canned
  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1 tablespoon additional chopped cilantro for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Coleslaw
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, corn, red bell pepper, and cilantro.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Combine
  1. Pour the dressing over the coleslaw mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
Serve
  1. Top with crumbled cotija cheese and additional cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños to the coleslaw mixture.

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