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    Vegan Esquites (Mexican Street Corn Salad)

    Published: Apr 6, 2020 · Modified: Dec 7, 2023 by Shweta with 2 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Enjoy this easy vegan version of Mexican street corn salad made with corn, vegan mayo, and spices.
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    These Vegan Esquites (Mexican Street Corn Salad) have become a popular side dish/snack here in our household. The first thing that I started obsessing over during my second pregnancy (and am still obsessing over) is VEGAN MAYO. You've heard of elotes, right? Well, there's something called esquites which is the Mexican street corn salad (off the cob version) that's super simple to eat and works so great as a side dish to whatever you're making. It's the best corn dip ever! Since I don't eat eggs (lacto-vegetarian), this is the perfect alternative to the actual dish.

    street corn salad dipped in with chips

    I use Follow Your Heart Vegenaise and eat it as a dip, spread, or whatever else you can think of. Baked Lays and vegan mayo were my ONLY go-to snack after I overcame my morning sickness. Then I started eating roasted corn and vegan mayo. So this street corn dip recipe has definitely re-entered my life during this pregnancy.

    Ingredients for Street Corn Salad

    Vegan Esquites ingredients
    • Frozen corn. It's easier than using fresh, I always have it on hand in my freezer, and it's quick!
    • Vegan mayo
    • Onion and garlic
    • Spices, cilantro, and lime for lots of flavor!

    How to Make Street Corn Salad

    First, thaw your corn and roast it until it's charred to your liking. Toss all the ingredients in a bowl and eat it right away (like I do) or refrigerate it and eat it chilled as the best corn dip ever or alone as Vegan esquites!

    I hope you guys enjoy these Vegan Esquites (or street corn dip) as much as I do. Let me know if you tried it in the comments below!

    Also, I hope everyone is staying home and protecting yourself and others! This virtual world has really been an outlet for many of us and cooking new foods with the extra time has really been a sort of therapy right? It has for me. Sending some positive vibes your way today.

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    Vegan Esquites (Mexican Street Corn Salad)

    Enjoy this easy vegan version of Mexican street corn salad made with corn, vegan mayo, and spices.
    Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
    Total Time: 15 minutes mins
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Author: Shweta

    Ingredients 

    • 2 cups corn;, thawed if using frozen
    • 2 cloves garlic;, minced
    • ½ red onion;, chopped
    • 3 tablespoons vegan mayo
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
    • ¼ cup cilantro;
    • 1 juice of lime

    Instructions

    • Heat a non-stick pan and cook thawed corn for about 5-10 minutes until slightly charred.
    • In a small bowl, mix corn, garlic, red onion, vegan mayo, paprika, and cumin together. Top with cilantro and juice of lime. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate and serve cold.

    Notes

    • I don't add any extra salt to this dish as the vegan mayo added enough for me. However, adjust according to your taste at the end!

    Nutrition Info

    Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 230mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Jitu

      April 07, 2020 at 7:49 am

      5 stars
      Very delicious

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      • Shweta

        April 13, 2020 at 10:27 am

        Thank you so much!

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