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Southwest Slaw

Crispy and crunchy with a slight kick, this Southwest Coleslaw is sure to become a go-to side dish. Tossed in a creamy dressing made from mayonnaise and sour cream, it features fire-roasted corn, fresh cilantro, and jalapeño for a true southwest flavor.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 255kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 10 oz Bags of Coleslaw Mix
  • 1/3 cup Red Bell Pepper Diced
  • 1 cup Fire Roasted Corn
  • 1/3 cup Red Onion Diced
  • 2-3 Tablespoon Jalapeno Diced
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro
  • 1 cup Mayo
  • ¼ cup Sour Cream
  • 1 Tbsp White Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, add the coleslaw mix, diced red bell pepper, fire-roasted corn, diced red onion, black beans, diced jalapenos, and chopped cilantro. Toss everything together to combine.
    2 10 oz Bags of Coleslaw Mix, 1/3 cup Red Bell Pepper, 1 cup Fire Roasted Corn, 1/3 cup Red Onion, 2-3 Tablespoon Jalapeno, 1/4 cup Cilantro
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
    1 cup Mayo, ¼ cup Sour Cream, 1 Tbsp White Vinegar, 1/4 cup Sugar, 1 teaspoon Chili Powder, 1/2 teaspoon Cumin, 1/2 teaspoon Salt, 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • Pour the dressing over the coleslaw mixture. Toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
  • Cover the coleslaw and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Stir once more before serving and garnish with extra cilantro if desired.

Notes

  • Be sure to allow at least 30 minutes for the slaw to refrigerate before serving.
  • Wear gloves or carefully wash your hands after you chop the jalapeno so you don't accidentally touch your eyes or face.
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Nutrition

Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 484mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 244IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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