Vegan Mexican Street Corn Salad
Vegan Mexican Street Corn Salad is a vibrant, gluten-free dish that brings the delightful flavors of traditional Mexican street corn into a handy salad format. This refreshing recipe combines sweet grilled corn with a creamy, zesty dressing made from vegan mayo, lime, and spices. Bursting with flavor and color, it’s perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a delicious side for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 to 6 ears of corn (about 5 cups)
- 1/2 cup vegan mayo
- 1 to 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Chili powder, black pepper, and salt to taste
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and add corn. Cook for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Transfer corn to a grill and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until charred.
- Let cool slightly, then cut the kernels off the cob into a mixing bowl.
- In another bowl, mix vegan mayo, nutritional yeast, lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
- Add chopped cilantro to the corn and pour the dressing over it; mix gently until coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed; serve immediately or refrigerate until ready.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg