Grilled Corn and Red Cabbage Slaw
Grilled corn and Red Cabbage Slaw marries smoky kernels with crisp, colorful cabbage for a lively crunch in every bite. Fresh lime and cilantro brighten the mix while a touch of jalapeño adds gentle heat, and queso fresco lends a salty finish. Serve it with fish or chicken tacos or as a vibrant summer side.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Corn and Red Cabbage Slaw, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 51
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high and lightly oil the grates.
- 2
Grill the corn over the preheated grill until charred on all sides, about 15 minutes. Move the corn to a cutting board; when cool enough to handle, cut the kernels from the cobs.
- 3
Meanwhile, mix the cilantro, lime, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl; whisk in the olive oil until it is emulsified.
- 4
Add the cabbage, corn, and jalapeño to the bowl; toss to coat. Crumble the queso fresco over the slaw; toss well.
- Calories 164.85 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 6.67 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 22.13 g 8%
- Total Fat 7.19 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 2.64 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 13.43 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 109.17 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 4.59 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 6.76 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 147.13 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 1.73 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 485.16 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 114.08 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 71.79 mg Good Source 80%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Grilled Corn and Red Cabbage Slaw is a Tex Mex side dish recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Corn on the Cob, Fresh Cilantro, Ground Cumin, and Jalapeño Pepper. Each serving provides about 164.85 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Corn and Red Cabbage Slaw?
- It is a Tex-Mex slaw recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for side dish or salad.
- What is Grilled Corn and Red Cabbage Slaw made of?
- The main ingredients are Corn on the Cob, Fresh Cilantro, Ground Cumin, Jalapeño Pepper, Lime. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Corn and Red Cabbage Slaw?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 164.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Corn and Red Cabbage Slaw easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Grilled Corn and Red Cabbage Slaw healthy?
- Grilled Corn and Red Cabbage Slaw has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 164.85 calories and 6.67 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.64 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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