Mexican Coleslaw and South of The Border Flavor
- Makes 10 servings
- Prep 10 mins
- Total 40 mins
Our Mexican Coleslaw is a Tex-Mex spin on a classic coleslaw recipe. Get that creamy South of the Border flavor in every bite, and this Mexican Slaw is going to win over any crowd. Crispy slaw with a tang from the lime juice, and creamy dressing is great for serving as a side at your summer cookouts, or use this Mexican coleslaw for tacos, it makes a great topping.
It is no secret when cabbage is around, our family dives head first in! Egg roll in a bowl classic KFC coleslaw or maybe a twist with sunflower seeds in a lemon dill coleslaw. We love slaw, there is no other way around it! Our latest coleslaw recipe is a copycat Chick Fil A coleslaw recipe!
Mexican Coleslaw
This Mexican Coleslaw uses taco seasoning and a mix of mayo and sour cream as the base. Just thirty minutes in the fridge to marinade the flavors and you can serve up this coleslaw!
The first night we ate this as a side dish, then the next night we made crispy flour shelled tacos and we used the Mexican coleslaw for the tacos toppings! It added crunch and so much fresh and vibrant flavor to the tacos! Ground beef, fish tacos, chicken tacos, or even turkey, it works with all types of tacos!
The Best Mexican Slaw
We used a mix of coleslaw mix and then added in more cabbage for color and crunch factor. You are welcome to buy a bag of mixed and call it good, our store only sells one kind of coleslaw mix!
How To Make Mexican Coleslaw
Here is a quick video that shows you how easy this Mexican coleslaw recipe is to make. Print the recipe below!
Add-Ons To Dress Up Your Slaw
- Sunflower Seeds or Pepitas
- Roasted Sweet Corn (we do this but it was not in season at the time!)
- Black Beans
- Green Onions
- Diced red onions
- Crunched up Frito Chips
- Shredded Cheese (Monterey Jack, sharp, or any other flavor you want)
How Long Will Mexican Slaw Last In Fridge
You can keep leftover Mexican slaw in the fridge for up to 3 days. Each day it will begin to lose a bit of the crispness but still offer great flavor. Just keep it in an airtight container so it stays fresh.
Ways To Serve Mexican Coleslaw
- Serve as a side to a chicken, beef smoked ham pulled pork, or any other protein.
- Top tacos or make a taco salad
- Add in shredded chicken or ground beef for a full salad
Can we Use A Head of Cabbage Instead of Bagged Coleslaw?
Feel free to skip the bagged coleslaw and cut up a head of green cabbage in replace of the bagged coleslaw. We use it for easy prep, but you are welcome to buy a head of lettuce if you want. And then if you go that route, you might want to add in some shaved carrots as well. Shredded cabbage is the main ingredient in slaw mix, so don’t fret if you buy a head of cabbage over bagged.
We then do a cup or so of red cabbage cause it adds color but even more flavor to the mix. You are welcome to opt out if you want.
Which Peppers Are Best For Mexican Slaw?
We used a red bell pepper paired with jalapeno. You are welcome to use green or yellow bell peppers in replace if you want. The jalapeno is tame since you de-seed and remove the membrane. If you want to keep the heat, then leave some seeds!
We think you will love this Mexican slaw, it is a fun twist to Mexican food as a side dish.
Ingredients
Makes 10 servings
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 packet of taco seasoning, or make homemade if you prefer
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 14-ounce bag coleslaw mix
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1/2 cup diced red pepper or yellow
- 1 jalapeno diced and de-seeded
- Cilantro for topping, optional
Method
- Start by mixing your mayo, sour cream, lime juice, and taco seasoning together.
- Toss in your diced peppers and jalapeno.
- Then add in your chopped cabbage and slaw mix.
- Stir well until all is coated, and then toss in fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
Kitchen notes
To tame down the heat of jalapeno, de-seed the pepper and remove membrane. Then rinse in cold water to get rid of the oils. Then dice fine and add into slaw mix.
