Description
Mexican Street Corn Coleslaw is a vibrant and refreshing dish that will elevate any meal. Combining sweet, grilled corn with crunchy cabbage and a zesty lime dressing, this coleslaw delivers an explosion of flavors reminiscent of Mexican street food. Perfect as a side dish for barbecues or as a light lunch, it’s easy to prepare and guarantees to impress guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears of corn or 1 can)
- 4 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grill or boil the corn until tender (5-7 minutes for fresh corn). Let cool and cut off the kernels.
- Finely shred the cabbage.
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Fold in the cooled corn kernels and shredded cabbage until evenly coated.
- Add chopped cilantro and give it a gentle mix before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg