Spicy Corn Slaw
A vibrant and crunchy side dish celebrating summer flavors with fresh corn, spices, and a creamy dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag (14 oz) cole slaw mix
- 2 cups corn (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- 0.25 cup jalapeño (minced, seeds removed)
- 0.5 cup cilantro (roughly chopped)
- 3 green onions (chopped)
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 2 limes (juice of)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Corn: If you’re using fresh corn, start by shucking it, then boiling for about 3–5 minutes. For frozen corn, just thaw it and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Mix the Creamy Base: In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, sugar, garlic powder, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Toss in the Veggies: Add your cole slaw mix, corn, minced jalapeño, chopped cilantro, and green onions into the bowl. Use a spatula to gently fold the mixture together.
- Taste and Adjust: Give your slaw a quick taste and adjust lime juice, salt, or sugar as per preference.
- Let it Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Final Touches: Serve with an extra quick stir and garnish as desired.
Notes
Great make-ahead recipe. Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Spicy Corn Slaw, Summer Salad, Vegetable Side Dish