A few years ago, my brother Karl texted me that he’d just tasted the best coleslaw of his life. Followed by a request to recreate that recipe and get it to him asap. When Karl told me there were both corn and jalapeno in the coleslaw he had tried, I agreed that I needed to taste this stat. And I’ll go ahead and tell all of you now that you need to taste this sooner than later.
The spicy jalapeno adds an amazing depth of flavor to the coleslaw and I truly love it. Yes, the corn is raw in this recipe. You do not need to cook it. If you have never tasted raw sweet corn you are in for a treat. As much as I wanted to make it immediately, life got in the way. I bought all the ingredients and then they sat in my refrigerator for almost two weeks!
Corn Coleslaw
There’s nothing quite like adding fresh sweet corn to spicy recipes. Elote Dip (Hot Mexican Corn Dip) is a hot appetizer that I will happily eat with a spoon if we don’t happen to have tortilla chips in the house. Slow-Cooker Corn and Black Bean Dip is a party hit and luckily the recipe makes enough to serve a crowd. This Fire Roasted Tomatillo and Corn Salsa by The View from Great Island is on my list to try soon, along with this Spicy Corn Relish by Saving Room for Dessert. Corn, Black Bean, and Mango Salsa is delicious on salmon, with chips for dipping, or tossed into a salad. OH!!! And before I forget, check out this tip for slicing corn off the cob! Just placing your corn cob flat on the cutting board (vs standing it up in a bowl, like I used to do) has been a game-changer. The whole process goes so much faster and it doesn’t make a mess at all. Plus, there are no extra bowls to clean.
Jalapeno Corn Coleslaw
There are a few different options for this coleslaw recipe. We love it exactly as written below, however, the portions are all adjustable. Want to make yours a little less spicy? Start with 1 tablespoon of minced jalapeno and add more to taste. Like yours a little sweeter? Try adding an additional tablespoon of sugar. Want to kick up the heat a bit more? Just add to the jalapeno amounts listed in the recipe. Want it a little less sweet? Reduce the amount of sugar.
How To Make Jalapeno Corn Coleslaw
How To Store Coleslaw
This coleslaw can be made in advance. However, it will release more liquid the longer it is stored in the refrigerator. You’ll want to drain off some of the excess liquid prior to tossing again and serving. It will keep nicely in the fridge for a day or two though.
Coleslaw Recipes
Looking for a classic coleslaw recipe? or something a little different? Sweet and Spicy Apple Coleslaw has an unexpected ingredient for the perfect crunch. Sriracha Coleslaw and this Spicy Cabbage are favorites with my husband and heat-loving oldest son. My younger boys often ask for seconds when we make this Cranberry Apple Coleslaw. {originally published 4/28/19 – recipe notes and photos updated 7/22/21}
