Tex-Mex Slaw
Creamy, tangy, and a little spicy, Tex-Mex slaw is quick and easy to make and a delicious way to add some flavor to your plate.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 289kcal
Ingredients
For the slaw
- 16 ounce bag prepared slaw (454g)
- 2 fresh jalapenos (finely diced)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro (finely chopped) (8 tablespoons)
- 1 red bell pepper (finely diced)
- 2 avocados (diced)
- ½ cup shredded Monetery Jack cheese (or cheddar)
For the slaw dressing
- 1 cup sour cream (235ml)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Empty the bagged slaw mix into a large bowl. Dice the other slaw ingredients and add to the mix.
- Mix together the ingredients for the slaw dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss together til well coated.
- For best results, let the slaw sit covered in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors develop.
Notes
- Dice the slaw ingredients fairly small so that everything mixes well together.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream to cut down on fat and calories.
- Keep covered and refrigerated before serving. Because this dish contains dairy, don't leave it at room temperature for more than a couple of hours.
Nutrition
Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 194mg | Potassium: 577mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1328IU | Vitamin C: 68mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 1mg