Vegan Mexican Street Corn Salad
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this Vegan Mexican Street Corn Salad, designed to be gluten-free and allergy-friendly. This refreshing dish captures the essence of traditional grilled Mexican street corn in a convenient salad form, making it the perfect addition to barbecues, picnics, or casual dinners. With its creamy, zesty dressing made from vegan mayo, lime juice, and fresh cilantro, each bite is bursting with flavor. It’s quick to prepare—ready in just 20 minutes—and packed with nutritious ingredients like fresh corn and spices. Delight your guests with this unique twist on a beloved classic that’s both satisfying and easy to customize!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 to 6 Ears of Corn
- 1/2 Cup Vegan/Soy-Free Mayo
- 1 to 2 TB Nutritional Yeast
- 1 TB Fresh Lime Juice
- 1 Tsp Lime Zest
- 1/4 Cup Chopped Cilantro
- 1/2 to 1 Tsp Chili Powder (to taste)
- 1/4 to 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
- Salt (to taste)
- Smoked or Sweet Paprika (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill corn for about 10 minutes until slightly charred, turning occasionally.
- Once cool, slice kernels off the cob into a mixing bowl.
- In another bowl, combine vegan mayo, nutritional yeast, lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, chili powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
- Pour the dressing over the corn and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg