Mexican street corn salad also called Esquites or Vasito De Elotes or ( little corn cups in English) is the salad version of the popular Mexican street corn, Check out my Vegan Mexican Street Corn. My vegan, dairy-free corn salad is addictive.

It is delicious served as a side dish, or as a topping for tacos, vegan carnitas, veggie burgers, or hot dogs. 

Vegan Mexican Street Corn Salad Ingredients

  • Corn Kernels
  • Olive Oil
  • Red Onion
  • Tomatoes
  • Red Bell Pepper
  • Vegan Mayo
  • Lemon or Lime
  • Garlic
  • Cumin
  • Smoked Paprika
  • Cayenne Pepper
  • Cilantro
  • Salt to taste
Ingredients for Mexican corn salad in a white bowl

How To Prepare Mexican Street Corn Salad?

  • Cut the corn kernels off the cob. Heat oil in a skillet, add corn kernels and cook until they char, stir constantly. You can substitute with 2 cans of corn rinsed and drained. Takes about 5 minutes, transfer the cooked corn to a bowl, and set aside.
  • Prepare the dressing, add mayo, lemon, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper in a bowl and whisk to combine, set aside.
  • Add red onion tomatoes, bell pepper, chipotle ranch dressing, to the corn and mix well to coat. 
  • Season with salt and garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately.
  • Store your leftover corn salad in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for about 3 days. 

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Nutrition

(Per serving)
  • Energy: 237 kcal / 991 kJ
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Carbs: 37 g

Cook Time

  • Preparation: 20 min
  • Cooking: 5 min
  • Ready in: 25 min
  • For: 4 servings

Ingredients

Chipotle Ranch Dressing

Instructions

  1. Cut the corn kernels off the cob. Heat oil in a skillet, add corn kernels and cook until they char, stir constantly. You can substitute with 2 cans of corn rinsed and drained. Takes about 5 minutes, transfer the cooked corn to a bowl, and set aside.
  2. Prepare the dressing, add mayo, lemon, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper in a bowl and whisk to combine, set aside.
  3. Add red onion tomatoes, bell pepper, chipotle ranch dressing, to the corn and mix well to coat. 
  4. Season with salt and garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately.
  5. Store your leftover corn salad in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for about 3 days. 
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Michelle Blackwood, RN

Hi, I’m Michelle, I’m the voice, content creator and photographer behind Healthier Steps. I share vegan and gluten-free recipes because of past health issues. My goal is to help you make healthier choices and show you how healthy eating is easy and delicious.