The best way to make a great easy tex-mex corn salad in no time at all is to use great ingredients and a few pinches of fantastic spices - plus a healthy dash of olive oil.
Salads can be boring, this is the truth. However, the way to avoid this happening is to make sure that you use complimentary ingredients! A great way to pick out ingredients like that is to look at classic dishes from a given region. For example, an Italian salad might involve basil, fresh tomatoes and mozzarella. For a tex-mex salad, though, it has to have tomatoes, beans, and, most importantly, corn!
We love this salad because of how easily it comes together and how complex the final flavor is, it’s a truly wonderful and nourishing dish that can be served up anywhere!
Other salads I recommend for you to try are this Sweetheart Cabbage Slaw, a classic with a twist, Chickpea and Black Bean Salad, packed with protein colouful veggies, and Potato Salad with Mint and Pea Purée, bold and easy to whip up!
Jump to:
Why You’ll Love This Salad
✅ Quick & fuss-free: Ready in 10 minutes with no cooking involved.
✅ Packed with plant-based goodness: Full of fibre, vitamins and healthy fats.
✅ Customisable: Add or swap veggies to your taste.
✅ Perfect for meal prep: Keeps well in the fridge, making it a great make-ahead dish.
Ingredients you'll need:
How To Make Easy Tex-Mex Corn Salad
STEP 1 - PREP THE CORN
First things first, let’s cook the corn that we’ve got our hands on. Fresh corn is one of the wonders of the culinary world, and we adore it! It can be used successfully in so many dishes, and it’s so easy to completely nail it.
Shucking an ear of corn is really easy, even if it’s the first time you’ve done it. You can start off by taking off the husk and filament layers and make sure that you take off any stringy outer pieces, as they will burn up during cooking and, quite frankly, will smell terrible.
Once you’ve removed the outer layers, grill the fresh corn on a hot pan or skillet. You’ll need to do this for about fifteen to twenty minutes, making sure to turn the corn regularly. The amount of time on the heat that you’ll give your corn is determined by your tastes entirely. The more charred that you like your corn, the longer you should leave it on.
Once the corn is cooked, allow the cob to cool completely, and then start cutting the corn off the cob. A great way to do this is to stand the cob upright, and then slice down with a gentle sawing motion. A great way to prevent kernels from flying everywhere is to place the cob on top of the center of a fluted tube pan.
STEP 2 - LET'S GET CHOPPING
Now that your corn is sorted, move on to the rest of the ingredients in the salad. Chop all the veggies down to small cubes, and drain the beans completely.
STEP 3 - COMBINE
Then, add the grilled corn, beans, bell pepper, tomatoes, coriander, red onion, and chili pepper to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the oil on top, squeeze the juice out of the lime, and sprinkle the spice and salt all over. This is where the magic happens!
STEP 4 - MIX AND SERVE!
Next, mix everything very well with a spoon or a spatula. Then, fridge the mixing bowl for a minimum of ten minutes before serving. Allowing the flavors to combine in this way is important, as it will allow you to easily create a flavourful dish. If you’re feeling adventurous, try adding all your ingredients to a large pot instead. Then, place the lid on top, and shake it! This will have exactly the same effect as stirring with a spoon, but it’s a bit more fun, which is always lovely.
Finally, serve up your salad with tortilla chips or tacos. Enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
This zesty corn salad is incredibly versatile:
🌮 Serve it alongside your favourite vegan tacos or burritos.
🥙 Use it as a filling for wraps or loaded salads.
🔥 Pair it with grilled tofu, tempeh or veggie burgers for a BBQ-ready side.
🧊 Enjoy it straight from the fridge for a refreshing, no-cook lunch.
Make It Your Own
Add beans – Black beans or kidney beans add protein and make it more filling.
Cheesy twist – A sprinkle of vegan feta or grated vegan cheese brings extra creaminess.
Add greens – Toss in some shredded romaine or baby spinach for extra crunch.
Recipe
If you then want to subscribe to the blog by email, just do it by entering your email address below. You will receive an email every time a new recipe is published. No spam! Not my thing!
Leave a Reply