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Mexican Street Corn Coleslaw

Zesty Mexican Street Corn Coleslaw That Will Brighten Your Table

This Mexican Street Corn Coleslaw is a vibrant, crunchy side dish that combines zesty, smoky flavors perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Slaw
  • 4 cups shredded cabbage green or purple
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
  • 2 cups corn kernels grilled for extra smokiness
For the Dressing
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese feta works well as substitute
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 cloves minced garlic fresh preferred
  • 1 juice of lime
  • salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Garnish
  • additional cotija for flavor and presentation
  • chopped cilantro
  • lime wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, chopped cilantro, and finely chopped red onion. Toss until well blended.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add corn kernels. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until lightly charred.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), crumbled cotija cheese, chili powder, smoked paprika, minced garlic, lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Once the corn has cooled slightly, stir it into the dressing mixture until well-coated.
  5. Pour the corn and dressing mixture over the cabbage mixture. Gently toss together until coated.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for 2-3 days for maximum freshness. Mix dressing and salad just before serving for best results.

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