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Mexican Style Corn Slaw

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Quick & easy Mexican Corn Slaw recipe! Crunchy red cabbage, sweetcorn, red onion & pepper in a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for BBQs & Mexican feasts. Ready in minutes, just chill & serve!

preparation: 10 minutes

making: 5 minutes

total: 15 minutes

servings: up to 6 portions

nutrition: 126 calories per serving

cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • 1 can of sweetcorn, 285g drained
  • ¼ red cabbage
  • ½ red onion
  • ½ red pepper
  • a handful of fresh coriander
  • a pinch of black cumin seeds

For Dressing

  • 4 tbsp of mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey
  • ½ lime for juice
  • a pinch of salt
  • a pinch of black pepper
  • a pinch of smoked paprika
  • a pinch of ground cumin
  • a pinch of chilli flakes

Method

All the ingredients on a tabletop, ready to make Mexican Style Corn Slaw
All the ingredients on a tabletop, ready to make Mexican Style Corn Slaw

Start by washing and cleaning all the vegetables thoroughly.

Open the tin of sweetcorn and drain the liquid.

Take a sharp knife and thinly shred the red cabbage.

Peel and dice the onion.

Chop the red pepper.

Finally, chop up a handful of fresh coriander.

All the ingredients in the mixing bowl
All the ingredients in the mixing bowl

It’s worth bearing in mind that when you shred red cabbage, it’s recommended to wear gloves to avoid staining your hands.

Making the dressing with the other ingredients in a mixing bowl on the side
Making the dressing with the other ingredients in a mixing bowl on the side

To make the dressing, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey and lime juice.

Add the seasonings: salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, cumin and chilli flakes.

Mix all together and set aside.

Ready-made dressing in a glass bowl with the other ingredients in a mixing bowl on the side
Ready-made dressing in a glass bowl with the other ingredients in a mixing bowl on the side

Put all the vegetables into a bowl and mix them with a spoon.

Adding the dressing to the bowl with the other ingredients
Adding the dressing to the bowl with the other ingredients

Once mixed, pour the dressing over the top.

Toss everything together, then sprinkle with the black cumin seeds.

Nicely made Mexican Style Corn Slaw in a bowl, ready for serving
Nicely made Mexican Style Corn Slaw in a bowl, ready for serving

Chill for at least 1 hour and stir before serving.

Enjoy!

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