Vegan Mexican Street Corn Salad (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)
This Vegan Mexican Street Corn Salad is a vibrant and delicious dish that captures the essence of classic street corn with a refreshing twist. Perfect for summer gatherings, barbecues, or weeknight meals, this salad showcases the sweet flavors of grilled corn combined with a creamy, zesty dressing. Packed with fresh ingredients like cilantro and lime, it’s not only visually appealing but also a crowd-pleaser. Enjoy it as a side dish or a light main course—this salad is versatile enough to fit any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 to 6 Ears of Corn (about 5 cups)
- 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
- Chili Powder to taste
- Black Pepper to taste
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Grill the corn on medium-high heat for about 10 minutes until slightly charred. Let it cool.
- Cut the kernels off the cob and place them in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, mix vegan mayo, nutritional yeast, lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
- Combine the dressing with the corn and mix in chopped cilantro until evenly coated.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve immediately or chill in the fridge for an hour for enhanced flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg