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Salmon Tacos with Elote-Inspired Slaw

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Description

Soft, warmed or crispy air-fried corn tortillas, flaky salmon that’s grilled, roasted, or air fried to perfection, and a creamy Mexican-inspired elote slaw piled high on top. Add slices of ripe avocado and a light drizzle of sour cream, and you’ve got a dinner that feels restaurant-worthy while still fitting beautifully into an abstinent food plan.

Ingredients

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For the Tacos:

  • 4 corn tortillas
  • 8 oz cooked salmon (grilled, roasted, or air fried)
  • avocado slices
  • sour cream

For the Elote-Inspired Slaw:

  • 3 cups cabbage, shredded (use a mix of green and purple for color)
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, or frozen and thawed)
  • 1/2 red onion, chopped finely
  • 1 - 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced finely
  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 lime, zested and juiced
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika (don't leave this out!)
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix cabbages, carrots, corn, red onion, jalapeno, and cilantro.
  2. Prepare the dressing: in a separate bowl whisk together mayo, sour cream, lime juice and lime zest, spices, and cheese. Mix with the whisk until smooth and well combined.
  3. Pour the dressing over the slaw; toss to coat evenly.
  4. Assemble your tacos:
    1. place your corn tortillas on your plate
    2. top tortillas with slaw
    3. top the slaw with salmon
    4. garnish with avocado and a drizzle of sour cream

Notes

  • The slaw will keep for 3-5 days in the refrigerator.
  • Serving size: two tacos per serving.
  • Use bags of coleslaw for the shredded cabbage and carrots for convenience.
  • Use grilled corn for a more authentic flavor.
  • You can vary the flavors by skipping the salmon and pairing with grilled chicken, grilled shrimp, or crispy tofu.
  • This slaw makes a great potluck dish!
  • You can simply flake leftover salmon or protein of choice, make the slaw ahead of time, and you’ve food prepped an easy, weeknight meal!

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Find it online: https://abstinentkitchen.com/2026/07/01/salmon-tacos-with-elote-inspired-slaw/