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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Salad Recipes

    Vegan Corn Salad Recipe

    Published: Aug 23, 2022 · Updated: Jun 27, 2023 by Jacqui Wormington · This post may contain affiliate links. · 5 Comments

    This vegan corn salad is perfect for your summer picnics, potlucks, or BBQs. Fresh, grilled corn on the cob (canned or frozen works too), paired with fresh veggies and a homemade basil vinaigrette. Toss to combine, season, and serve! A vegan summer salad recipe that couldn't be easier.

    Jump to:
    • 💡 The recipe in a nutshell
    • 📋 Ingredients
    • 🫒 Using Monini's Basil Infused Olive Oil
    • 🥗 How to make vegan corn salad
    • 🌽 How to grill corn on the cob
    • 👩🏽‍🍳 How to cut corn off the cob
    • 💭 What to do if you don't have a grill
    • 🥣 Storage
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Reviews
    vegan corn salad with basil vinaigrette

    This post is supported by Monini but as always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. A big thanks to the supporting brands that make The Simple Sprinkle possible.

    💡 The recipe in a nutshell

    • Vegan (no eggs & dairy-free)
    • Gluten-free
    • Ready in 30 minutes
    • Only 11 ingredients
    • Easy vegan summer salad
    • Corn salad that feeds a crowd

    📋 Ingredients

    To make this vegan corn salad you will need just a few simple ingredients:

    • Corn on the cob
    • Red Onion
    • Red bell pepper
    • Tomato
    • Cucumber
    • Jalapeño

    Season the salad with a refreshing basil and mustard vinaigrette. To make it you need:

    • Basil Olive Oil
    • Apple cider vinegar
    • Sweet mustard
    • Juice from a lime
    • Salt and pepper
    monini basil extra virgin olive oil

    🫒 Using Monini's Basil Infused Olive Oil

    Monini has a wide range of products, such as oils and vinegar. Their oils are exclusively made from natural farming, and free of any artificial fertilizers or chemical pesticides!

    For this salad we are making a basil vinaigrette, using Monini's basil extra-virgin olive oil. Their flavored olive oils are 100% organic, high quality, and full of aromatic flavors. Perfect to dress with this corn salad!

    🥗 How to make vegan corn salad

    To make a vegan corn salad from scratch start by grilling your corn cobs. While your freshly grilled corn is cooling, whisk all ingredients for the vinaigrette together and set aside. Next, combine all ingredients in a salad bowl, cut corn off the cob and add as well. Toss to combine and dress with basil vinaigrette.

    On the lookout for more vegan summer salads? Try this taco pasta salad, simple berry salad, or this crunchy broccoli pasta salad!

    olive oil drizzle on vegan corn salad

    🌽 How to grill corn on the cob

    Grilling corn on the cob is very easy. Here is how you do it:

    1. First, shuck the husks off the corn cobs. Add 1 to 2 inches (2.5 - 5cm) of water to a large skillet and bring it to a boil. Add shucked corn ears and pre-cook for 3 to 4 minutes, rotating to cook on all sides. Drain water.
    2. Heat grill on medium-high heat. Brush corn lightly with olive oil and grill for around 5 to 10 minutes, rotating it as it cooks, until golden on all sides.
    3. Once you reach the desired amount of char, remove the corn cobs from the grill and allow them to cool.

    👩🏽‍🍳 How to cut corn off the cob

    1. Allow the corn cobs to cool so you can handle them without burning your hands.
    2. On a large plate or in a wide shallow bowl, hold the corn cob upright. Using a sharp knife slice the kernels off the cob. Be sure not to cut too deep into the corn cobs. You do not want to remove the hard rough core.

    💭 What to do if you don't have a grill

    You can roast corn cobs in the oven, or use frozen or canned corn. If using canned corn it is best to use a fire-roasted variety mixed with a teaspoon of smoked paprika for a smokey flavor.

    summer corn salad getting tossed

    🥣 Storage

    Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 - 5 days. We do not recommend freezing leftovers.

    📖 Recipe

    vegan corn salad

    Vegan Corn Salad Recipe

    Jacqui Wormington
    This vegan corn salad is perfect for your summer picnics, potlucks, or BBQs. Fresh, grilled corn on the cob (canned or frozen works too), paired with fresh veggies and a homemade basil vinaigrette. Toss to combine, season, and serve! A vegan summer salad recipe that couldn't be easier.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Grilling corn 15 minutes mins
    Course Dinner, Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan
    Servings 6 big servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 26.5 ounces Corn on the cob (ca. 750g, which is around 6 to 8 ears of corn)
    • ½ Red Onion, chopped
    • 1 Red bell pepper, diced
    • 1 Tomato, diced
    • 1 Cucumber, sliced and quatered
    • 1 small Jalapeño, thinly sliced

    Basil Mustard Vinaigrette

    • 4 tablespoons Monini's Basil Olive Oil
    • 4 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
    • 2 teaspoon Sweet mustard
    • Juice from one lime
    • Salt and pepper, to taste

    Instructions
     

    Grill corn

    • Add 1 to 2 inches (2.5 - 5cm) of water to a large skillet and bring it to a boil. Add shucked corn ears and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, rotating to cook on all sides. Drain water. Heat grill on medium-high heat. Brush corn lightly with olive oil and grill for around 5 to 10 minutes, rotating it as it cooks, until golden on all sides.
 Allow corn to cool.

    Prepare basil vinaigrette

    • Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.

    Assemble salad

    • Cut corn off of the cob and add it to a large salad bowl. Add remaining salad ingredients and drizzle with the desired amount of dressing. Toss to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

    The provided nutritional information is an estimate. Accuracy is not guaranteed.

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    1. Rachel says

      September 05, 2022 at 6:33 pm

      5 stars
      This corn salad is so good! Everyone loved it at the BBQ!

      Reply
    2. Julie says

      September 05, 2022 at 7:43 pm

      5 stars
      Such a simple and delicious vegan corn salad. I love the dressing made with Moninis basil olive oil with lime.

      Reply
    3. Andrea White says

      September 06, 2022 at 2:38 am

      All about the corn right now and this corn salad hit the spot! SO so good!

      Reply
    4. Natalie says

      September 06, 2022 at 6:19 am

      5 stars
      Healthy and delicious corn salad. We had it last night and it was just perfect, thanks!

      Reply
    5. Katie Jacques says

      September 06, 2022 at 11:49 am

      5 stars
      Incredible vegan corn salad! Perfect healthy recipe to make throughout the week!

      Reply

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