Vegan Mexican Street Corn Salad
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of summer with this Vegan Mexican Street Corn Salad. This delightful dish captures the essence of traditional Mexican street corn, offering a fresh and zesty option that’s perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or as a light meal. Bursting with sweetness from grilled corn, tang from lime, and creaminess from a flavorful dressing, it’s an easy-to-make salad that everyone will love. Not only is it gluten-free and allergy-friendly, but it also comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal last-minute addition to any gathering. Serve it chilled or at room temperature, and enjoy the delightful combination of textures and tastes that will impress family and friends alike.
- 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 fresh corn
- 1/2 cup vegan mayo
- 1 to 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chili powder (to taste)
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt (to taste)
- Smoked or sweet paprika (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill the corn for about 10 minutes until charred on all sides. Let cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together vegan mayo, nutritional yeast, lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
- Cut kernels off the cooled corn and add them to the dressing mixture.
- Gently fold in chopped cilantro until well combined.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg