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Spicy Cilantro Lime Summer Slaw Recipe
This coleslaw is perfect for barbecues, great on tacos, or an addition to any meal. Made with slaw mix, corn, jalapenos, red peppers, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and oil, it’s quick to throw together.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 180 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American , Mexican , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 16 ounces slaw mix (1 package)
- 15 ounces canned corn drained
- ½ cup pickled jalapenos sliced with juice
- ⅓ cup red onion diced, optional
- 1/3 cup red sweet pepper diced,
- ⅓ cup cilantro diced
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup cotija cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the slaw, corn, red peppers, jalapenos, onion, and cilantro. Toss to combine.
- In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour the vinaigrette over the slaw and toss.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours, up to 24 hours, before serving.
- Sprinkle with cotija cheese before serving.
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Notes
- You can make this salad ahead of time and the flavors will more fully develop over time.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for best results. If left longer, the slaw may get soggy.
- Serve this summer slaw on fish tacos, burgers, or as a perfect side dish for a barbeque.
Nutrition Information
Calories
180kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
777mg
(32%)
Potassium
286mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
618IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
44mg
(49%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 180kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 777mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 618IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.