Mexican Rainbow Coleslaw

Elevate your next Tex-Mex meal with Mexican Rainbow Coleslaw--a flavorful, easy to make side dish that packs a ton of nutrition, taste and flavor.

With a bag of ready made broccoli or rainbow slaw, black beans, corn, lime juice, and a homemade simple crema, this delicious slaw pairs perfectly with your favorite Mexican meal, from tacos to tortillas, Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas and Baked Chicken Taquitos.

And the best part is, when there are leftovers, it can be enjoyed again on top of a burger or in your next turkey or Reuben sandwich. So good!

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• 👪Why you'll love it
• 🥘Ingredients
• 🔪Instructions
• 🥣Substitutions
• 📖Variations
• 🍽Equipment
• 🍶Storage
• 💭Top tip
• 🥄Related
• 🍴Pairing
• 📋Recipe
• 💬 Comments

👪Why you'll love it

Super easy recipe- A bag of pre-shredded rainbow slaw mix saves a ton of time. Mix in the rest of the ingredients, along with a very simple homemade dressing and that's it! There's no cooking or shredding with this shortcut recipe, making it the perfect choice for busy nights. Very versatile- Try Mexican Rainbow Coleslaw on top of your next burger to spice things up a bit or serve it as a side with grilled chicken or pork. Put it on top of your next taco or use it as a dip with your next quesadilla. Heck, you could even fill Tostito Scoops with it for your next snack! Family approved- With great Tex-Mex flavors, this slaw barely tastes like traditional slaw at all, making it a winner with kids and picky eaters.

🥘Ingredients

For a complete list with measurements, see the printable recipe card below

• bag of rainbow slaw or broccoli slaw- found near the bagged coleslaw mix in the produce section
• corn- I use defrosted frozen corn, but you can also use canned corn
• black beans- adds protein and heartiness to the slaw
• mayonnaise- I prefer Hellmann's of Duke's reduced fat; mayo provides a creaminess to the dressing
• sour cream- I prefer Daisy's or Breakstone's reduced fat; this provides a little creamy tang
• taco seasoning- for a little spicy kick of flavor
• lime- for preservative purposes and for a subtle citrus taste in the dressing

🔪Instructions

For a more detailed set of instructions, see the printable recipe card below

1. Empty the bag of rainbow slaw into a large mixing bowl. Then add the drained and rinsed black beans and defrosted corn. Gently mix.
2. Next, make the dressing. Add the mayo, sour cream and taco seasoning to a separate, small mixing bowl. Mix well.
3. Add lime juice to the small bowl; mix well.
4. Fold the dressing into the large bowl; mix well.
5. Cover and chill for at least one hour before serving.

Hint: If you don't have taco seasoning, you can use 1 teaspoon each of chili powder and cumin, along with a dash of cayenne and garlic powder.

🥣Substitutions

Bagged coleslaw: You can take a more traditional approach with this recipe by using cabbage-based bagged coleslaw.

📖Variations

Spice it up: Add an extra dash of cayenne pepper or hot sauce and a diced jalapeño to the slaw.

Add more veggies: Some favorites include diced bell pepper, shredded carrots, diced red onions, green onions, and avocado.

Add a protein: Add 1-2 cups of diced precooked chicken, turkey or ham. This makes an excellent salad that can be served over lettuce or raw spinach with tomato or a great sandwich option for a brioche bun or wrap.

🍽Equipment

• two mixing bowls (one large, one small)
• mixing spoons
• measuring cups
• measuring spoons
• small colander
• knife
• citrus juicer

🍶Storage

Store in an airtight container and refrigerate. Enjoy within 1-2 days. If the slaw's dressing starts to get a little runny, simply drain it and add a little extra mayo before serving.

Freezing isn't recommended.

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🍴Pairing

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