Mexican Coleslaw Recipe

Easy Mexican Coleslaw Recipe - Spicy coleslaw with a tasty twist, you'll love this easy salad! It's the perfect tasty side dish or add some crunch to your favorite tacos, yum!! This mayo-free slaw will be a new favorite!

Love this salad? Be sure to try my Mom's recipe for Deviled Egg Potato Salad next - hands down the BEST!

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• ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe  
• Recipe Backstory
• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Equipment
• FAQ's
• Tips
• Variations
• Storage
• Related recipes
• Serving with
• Mexican Coleslaw Recipe

❤️ Why you'll love this recipe  

It's crisp and crunchy and a nice change from the traditional recipe. No heavy coleslaw dressing, this recipe has a mayo-free salad dressing that makes it perfect for cookouts and bbq's and summer picnics.

Full of fresh flavors, it's one of the best side dishes for a hot summer's day.

Recipe Backstory

Hey friends I'm so glad you're here! It's time for another fun Freaky Friday Blog Hop! and I'm excited to share this yummy coleslaw recipe. My Greek Cole Slaw Recipe was such a hit, I know you'll like this one too!

This time I was assigned Lisa's blog from Lisa's Dinnertime Dish and as always, it was hard to pick a favorite!

Should I share Lisa's Black Bean Corn Salad, her bright and delicious Chicken Caprese Salad? Boy those look good! Then I got to checking out this recipe for Thai Peanut Salad with Chicken Skewers - delicious!

It was so hard to choose! So if I didn't choose the recipe you're looking for, be sure to swing by her blog and do some browsing. Lisa has wonderful recipes that aren't complicated. Really great delicious food - you can learn more about her blog here.

Ingredients

You're really going to love this great recipe. It all comes together with a light delicious mayo-free slaw recipe! Here are the ingredients you'll need for this recipe. You'll find the exact measurements below on the recipe card.

• raw cabbage - I use a bag of coleslaw mix or shredded green cabbage
• black beans - make your own with this copycat Chipotle Black Bean Recipe!
• fresh cilantro
• tomato
• red onion
• jalapeño
• limes
• honey
• rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• extra-virgin olive oil
• ground cumin
• kosher salt
• black pepper

Instructions

This is an overview of the instructions. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!

1. Rinse and drain the black beans.
2. Seed and dice the tomato.
3. Mince the onion, cilantro and jalapeños.
4. Place cabbage and above ingredients in a large mixing bowl. If you're using a whole head, cut cabbage or shred it as finely as possible.
5. Whisk together ingredients for the cilantro lime dressing in a small bowl.
6. Pour dressing over ingredients and toss gently to combine.
7. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop.

Equipment

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• These mixing bowls - I have two sets and use them daily!
• I have two sets of measuring spoons. I like these because they fit in the spice jars.
• Every cook needs a good knife - this is the one I use. Be sure to keep it sharp!

FAQ's

Tips

This is a great mayo free coleslaw recipe. Keeping it bright and fresh and not weighed down with heavy sauce.

• Watch for the date when you pick up the coleslaw mix, make sure it's fresh!
• If you're shredding your own cabbage, you'll make the coleslaw better by adding shredded carrots and shredded red cabbage.
• Unlike a traditional coleslaw that uses mayonnaise, greek yogurt or sour cream, this salad dressing is mayo-free, light and fresh.

Variations

This slaw is terrific used as a topping on fish or chicken tacos for Taco Tuesday, it's really the BEST salad!

Added thinly sliced green onions to add a light oniony flavor. Red bell pepper would be a pretty and tasty edition as well!

Storage

Refrigerate leftovers and store in an airtight container. It will last for 3-4 days.

Related recipes

I'm a big fan of easy delicious side and salad - here are more from the blog I think you should try next time!

• Mexican Fruit Salad - this is another mayo-free, light delicious salad - perfect for cookouts and pool parties!
• This yummy Watermelon Quinoa Salad has great crunch, it's sweet and salty - super yummy!
• Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad is a great side salad or a great light lunch!

Serving with

You can serve the Mexican cole slaw with your favorite Mexican food, it's a great side for Cinco de Mayo alongside a big bowl of Posole!

Next time serve it alongside barbecue, it's perfect for summer cookouts! Some of my favorite meal pairings are:

• Barbecued Pork Ribs - fall off the bone, tender and delicious!
• Korean BBQ Chicken Recipe - loads of big flavor, combine perfectly!
• Fish Tacos - top off the tacos with this salad, YUM!!
• Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs - what a great meal!!

Originally published July 18, 2019 - Updated May 20, 2021