Description
This Mexican Street Corn Coleslaw is a bold, fresh twist on a classic. Featuring crisp red and green cabbage, sweet corn, zesty lime, spicy jalapeño, and creamy dressing with smoky spices and tangy feta—this slaw brings the flavor! It’s perfect for BBQs, tacos, or as a colorful summer side dish.
Ingredients
1 cup frozen corn kernels
4 cups shredded green cabbage
2 cups shredded red cabbage
1 small jalapeño, finely chopped
2 green onions, sliced
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the green and red cabbage, corn, jalapeño, and green onions. Mix well.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, salt, smoked paprika, and chili powder.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Add the crumbled feta cheese and chopped cilantro. Mix gently to combine.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
You can grill or char the corn for an extra smoky flavor.
Swap feta for cotija cheese for a more traditional street corn taste.
This coleslaw is great as a side dish or as a topping for tacos, burgers, or grilled meats.
To make it vegan, use plant-based mayo, sour cream, and cheese alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg