Vegan Esquites is a famous Mexican Street Corn Salad perfect for a snack, and appetizer. It is a healthy, and flavorful salad. Simple and easy vegan ingredients are used to make this salad, which comes out super tasty. It is rich in corn, creamy mayonnaise, vegan parmesan cheese, hot spices, and lime juice. You can make it more vibrant and savory by adding different vegan ingredients. Less than 20 minutes are used to make this salad. It is a tasty and reasonable salad recipe. Start the quick Mexican Street Corn Salad recipe with the mentioned cooking directions.
Ingredients
- Frozen Corns 2cups
- Vegan Mayonnaise 1/4cup
- Smoked Paprika Powder 1/2tsp
- Vegan Parmesan Cheese 3tbps
- Fresh Lime Juice 1tbsp
- Chili Powder 1/4tsp
- Cayenne Pepper 1/8tsp
- Salt 1/2tsp
- Fresh Chopped Cilantro 2tbsp
Ingredient Notes
Vegan Mayonnaise: To give a creamy silky texture, use vegan mayonnaise. You can replace this with vegan sour cream.
Vegan Parmesan Cheese: Top the salad with grated cheese.
Lime Juice: Fresh or store-bought lime juice is used. It is used to give a zesty flavor.
Fresh Cilantro: It is used to give a refreshing taste. You can also add fresh parsley and green onion.
Instructions
- Turn on the burner, and place a nonstick pan on this burner.
- Add frozen corn to this pan. Simmer it for 10-12 minutes until the corn color brown.
- Take the pan off of the flame. Put this pan aside.
- Transfer roasted corn to a mixing bowl. Add lime juice, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika powder over the corn.
- Toss it well with corn.
- Next, add chopped cilantro, and grated parmesan cheese to this bowl.
- Mix all ingredients.
- The tasty and tangy Vegan Esquites is ready.
Variations
You can make changes to your choice. It will make the dish more colorful, healthy, and taste better.
Protein: You may add protein ingredients like tofu, chickpeas, beans, tempeh, chopped nuts, or sunflower seeds.
Vegetables: Customize this salad by adding vegetables like onions, bell peppers, avocados, or tomatoes.
Spicy: To make spicy, you may add jalapenos, serrano, or poblano peppers.
Serving Ideas
You can pair the Mexican Street Style salad with any appetizer or as a filling.
Appetizer: You can enjoy it with creamy salsa, guacamole, queso dip, or tortilla chips.
Filling: Add the salad as a filling in tacos, wrappers, Mexican Rice Casserole, Portobello Mushroom Fajitas, Black Bean Fajitas, and Chipotle Veggie Burrito.
Tips
Frozen, or fresh corns both suit well with this dish. I recommend using fresh corn because it gives a refreshing vibe to the salad.
Use your favorite brand vegan mayonnaise and cheese.
Add good quality cheese so melts well and gives a good cheesy texture.
You can maintain the spicy level to your taste.
Play with different ingredients to make a super yummy salad.
Storage Information
Fridge: You can store the yummy Vegan Esquites in the fridge for 5-6 days. Wrapped the salad in plastic bags and stored it in the fridge.
Freezer: This option is not recommendable. You cannot freeze it because vegan mayonnaise, cheese, and other herbs are used to prepare this dish. It will disturb the flavor and texture of the salad.
Reheating: Place the corn salad in a microwave oven and reheat it for 10-15 seconds.
FAQs
Which type of corn will suit well to prepare this Mexican-style salad?
Frozen, fresh, or canned corn is used to prepare this salad. If you are using fresh corn, boil corn in the hot water until it’s soft. For frozen, reheat in a pan over a slow flame and use it according to instructions.
Is it a flavorful salad?
It has many flavors like sweet, spicy, tangy, creamy, soft, and salty. You can feel each flavor in every bite.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 1serving
Total Calories 125kcal
Carbohydrates 22g
Protein 3g
Fiber 3g
Sugar 5g
Fat 14g
Sodium 400mg
Iron 1mg
