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Mexican Coleslaw Salad
Our zesty Mexican Coleslaw Salad recipe has crunchy veggies, tangy dressing & a hint of heat. It makes a great side dish or taco topping.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 186 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 bag prepared coleslaw 12 ounces
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 cup whole-kernel corn
- 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 Jalapeño seeded and finely diced
- ½ red onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
For the dressing:
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cilantro finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons grade A honey
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large serving bowl, combine (1) 12-ounce bag prepared coleslaw, 1 diced red bell pepper, 1 cup whole-kernel corn, 1 cup black beans, 1 finely diced jalapeno, seeded and finely diced, ½ red onion, finely chopped, ¼ cup chopped cilantro. Set the bowl aside.
- Using a small mixing bowl and whisk, combine ½ cup extra virgin olive oil, ¼ cup fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, 2 teaspoons of grade A honey, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon chili powder, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the slaw mixture. Toss the slaw until all the ingredients are coated.
- Serve immediately or place it in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight for better results.
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Notes
- • This a fresh salad that is great to serve alone or as a side to your next taco night! It also makes an excellent topping for tacos!• This slaw contains no mayo or dairy, making it great for cookouts!
- Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
- The calories shown are based on the recipe making 8 servings, with 1 serving being 1/8 of the salad. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**
Nutrition Information
Calories
186kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Sodium
198mg
(8%)
Potassium
234mg
(7%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
595IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
38mg
(42%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 186
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 186kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 198mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 234mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 595IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.