Description
Zesty Mexican street corn coleslaw brings fiesta flavors to your summer table with a creamy, tangy twist. Crunchy cabbage and sweet corn mingle with spicy jalapeños, creating a refreshing side dish that will spice up any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 4 cups green cabbage (shredded)
- 2 cups purple cabbage (shredded)
- 1.5 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed)
- 1 jalapeño (finely diced, optional)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
Dairy and Creamy Components:
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 0.25 cup cotija cheese (crumbled)
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 0.25 cup cilantro (fresh, chopped)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Shred the green and purple cabbage into a spacious mixing vessel, creating a vibrant base for the coleslaw.
- Incorporate fresh corn kernels, finely chopped cilantro, crumbled cotija cheese, and diced jalapeño for a zesty Mexican-inspired profile.
- Prepare a creamy dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, sour cream, tangy lime juice, bold chili powder, smoky paprika, minced garlic, and seasoning.
- Drizzle the vibrant dressing over the cabbage mixture, thoroughly tossing to ensure every ingredient is generously coated with the flavorful sauce.
- Refrigerate the coleslaw for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing the ingredients to marinate and develop a harmonious blend of flavors.
- When ready to serve, transfer to a serving dish and garnish with additional cotija cheese and a light dusting of chili powder to enhance the visual appeal and taste complexity.
Notes
- Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter, tangier version that reduces calories and adds protein.
- Remove jalapeños or use mild green chiles for a kid-friendly adaptation that maintains the zesty Mexican street corn flavor profile.
- Roast fresh corn kernels beforehand to intensify smoky sweetness and develop deeper caramelized notes before mixing into the coleslaw.
- Prepare this dish a day ahead to allow flavors to develop more fully, with the cabbage absorbing the creamy, spicy dressing for enhanced taste complexity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 155 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg