Spicy Creamy Corn Slaw

For this recipe, I have used canned corn. This is a personal preference for me. Since store bought canned vegetables are picked and processed at their peak, they still retain that crunch you want from a fresh veggie. Some like to use thawed frozen corn. I personally feel like the kernels themselves get mushy and they leak too much liquid into the slaw as a whole. You can use Sweet Yellow Corn or Sweet White Corn, both will be delicious.

A variety of slaw recipes are such a great thing to have in your recipe binder. When most people think of coleslaw they think of mayonnaise and vinegar mixed in with cabbage and carrots. But slaws can be so much more than that. You can add in any number of vegetables and change up the dressing to make for a burst of flavor and crunch on any burger, taco, sandwich, or as a side to pulled pork. brisket, bbq chicken. This recipe for Spicy Creamy Corn Slaw has the delicious sweet and spicy pop of flavor you are looking for.

I like to use a mandoline for the onions and cabbage. You get a great thin shred for both. I have this handheld mandoline that is great for quick use. But it is so important to use the handguard and work carefully when using any mandoline. They are exceptionally sharp and will take off the tip of your finger or worse fingerS in a split second. Even the most practiced cook or even chef gets cut on them regularly – watch just about any cooking competition for two or three episodes and someone will get cut themselves.

When I most recently made this recipe it was to go with some delicious pork tacos. The crunch of the corn and spice of the jalapeno compliments the flavorful pork. If you are looking for the perfect Taco Tuesday recipe – try my Pork Tacos with Corn Slaw.

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Spicy Creamy Corn Slaw

A delightful side or garnish for tacos, burgers or wraps loaded with sweet corn and spicy jalapenos.

Course Condiment, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Tex-Mex

Keyword cabbage, corn, corn slaw, jalapeno, red onion, slaw, sour cream, spicy slaw

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Green Cabbage finely shredded
• ½ Red Onion thinly sliced
• 1 15oz can Sweet Yellow Corn drained, reserve 1 tbsp liquid
• 1 Jalapeno seeded and diced
• ½ cup Cilantro chopped
• ½ cup Sour Cream
• 1 tbsp Honey
• 1 tbsp Lime Juice
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Pepper

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Instructions

• In a small bowl, combine sour cream, reserved corn liquid, honey, lime juice, salt and pepper.
• In a larger bowl, combine cabbage, corn, jalapeno, onion and cilantro. Pour sour cream mixture over top. Thoroughly combine. Cover and place in refrigerator until ready to serve. At least 30 minutes (up to 48 hours).