The best slaw recipe
This street corn slaw is the tastiest salad. Inspired by Mexican street corn, it has all the flavors you would expect. The crunchy, fresh cabbage is what makes this a slaw. Mixed with sweet corn, peppers, cilantro and vegan feta cheese, its the perfect combination. You would never expect this is vegan for how delicious and creamy the zesty dressing is. This recipe is dairy-free, nut-free and gluten-free so it is extremely allergy friendly.
What is street corn?
Street corn is something sold by vendors on the street in many regions of Mexico. The ingredients depend on who is making them but the corn is usually on a stick and charred over a grill. Then it is slathered in mayo or sour cream, crumbled quest fresco and sometimes garnished with Chile, cilantro or onions. Street corn has been all the rage with many food bloggers making their own version. This street corn slaw is my interpretation of the Mexican original. Once again Mexico has produced an amazing dish for all the world to love.
What is a slaw salad?
A slaw salad simply means everything is shredded and chopped and then mixed with a dressing. The most famous of all slaw salads is of course Cole slaw. Cole slaw is made with shredded cabbage and carrots mixed with a heavy mayo or vinegary dressing. I love making different versions of slaw style salads because they are such a tasty way to introduce crunchy veggies into tacos or sandwiches or as a side dish. This Mexican Street Corn Slaw is excellent eaten on its own or as a topping for any taco filling.
Ingredients for Street Corn Slaw
Although slaw style salads are typically summer fare, this can be enjoyed year round. So many ingredients are available year round and frozen corn is such a great pantry staple.
Salad
- frozen corn
- green onions
- red cabbage
- green cabbage
- vegan feta cheese
- red pepper
- cilantro
Dressing
- vegan mayo
- lime
- chile lime seasoning or tajin seasoning
- salt
How to Make Street Corn Slaw
- In a large mixing bowl add corn, red and green cabbage, bell peppers, green onions and cilantro.
- In a small bowl make the dressing by combining vegan mayo, lime juice, salt and chile lime seasoning. Whisk until smooth.
- Add the dressing and vegan feta cheese to the large bowl and mix until well combined.
- Eat with chips, on tacos, over some greens or just in a bowl.
- Enjoy within 4 days
Other Slaw Salads
Street Corn Slaw
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 pound frozen corn thawed
- 2 green onions chopped
- 2 cups red cabbage chopped
- 2 cups green cabbage chopped
- 4 tbsp vegan feta cheese
- ½ red pepper diced
- ½ bunch cilantro chopped
Dressing
- 2 tbsp vegan mayo
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 tsp chile lime seasoning or tajin seasoning
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl add corn, red and green cabbage, bell peppers, green onions and cilantro.
- In a small bowl make the dressing by combining vegan mayo, lime juice, salt and chile lime seasoning. Whisk until smooth.
- Add the dressing and vegan feta cheese to the large bowl and mix until well combined.
- Eat with chips, on tacos, over some greens or just in a bowl.
