Vegan corn grinder salad is the delicious dressed salad in grinder sandwiches but you can serve it alone for the perfect summer salad.
My latest and greatest summer salad is this vegan grinder salad with corn.
It's the dressing that makes this one special as well as the crunch from the lettuce and cucumber and some sweetness from the corn.
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- 🥪 What is a grinder sandwich
- 🥬 Which type of lettuce?
- 🥛 What is the best vegan dressing for a grinder salad or a grinder sandwich?
- 🥒 Preparing cucumber for salads
- 🥙 How to serve a grinder salad
- 🥪 Here are some vegan sandwiches to serve with a vegan chopped salad
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At a glance - grinder salad with corn
⏲️ Ready in: 7 minutes (5 minute cook time)
👪 Serves: 1
🍽 Calories: 696
🧾 Main ingredients: baby gem lettuce (or iceberg lettuce), cucumber, red onion, peppadew peppers (jarred piquant peppers with a kick), corn, vegan mayo, white wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar), dried oregano & chilli flakes
👩🏻🍳 Suitable for: vegan, plant-based, dairy-free, egg-free, vegetarian & gluten-free
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🥪 What is a grinder sandwich
So this is the dressed salad that's added to a grinder sandwich, but what is a grinder sandwich?
Grinder sandwiches first came to my attention on TikTok.
They weren't vegan but I knew they could so easily be tweaked.
Filled with dressed salad, tomatoes, deli meats, and cheese.
I make grinder sandwiches vegan with these simple swaps.
- Slices of cheese - slices of vegan cheese
- Deli meat - grilled or baked tofu
- Creamy Italian dressing - use vegan mayo
Here is my recipe for a Tofu Grinder Sandwich. I hope you try it.
Love corn? Try this easy, but authentic corn curry.
🥬 Which type of lettuce?
The type of lettuce in this salad is really important.
It needs to be crunchy.
Iceberg lettuce or baby gem lettuce both work well.
They hold the dressing well and give a good crunch.
🥛 What is the best vegan dressing for a grinder salad or a grinder sandwich?
The dressing is the thing that makes the grinder sandwiches and salad so special. Well in my opinion.
It's a creamy Italian dressing.
And it is lush.
I have a simple recipe for a small batch of this vegan creamy Italian dressing. Do try it.
It's good on salads, or as a dip for pizza crusts, potato wedges or sweet potato fries.
It's delicious drizzled on the filling in salad wraps and pitta bread.
🥒 Preparing cucumber for salads
Taking an extra couple of minutes to prepare the cucumber makes all the difference when making a salad.
Cucumbers can be quite wet, so it's a good idea to deseed them.
Just cut the cucumber in half lengthways, then use a teaspoon to remove the seeds.
Just scoop it along the centre. It's super easy to do.
Then, you are left with crunch cucumber without all the wet moosh.
🥙 How to serve a grinder salad
I want to say just with a fork, but it actually makes a great Vegan Slaw
Serve it on a :
- Sandwich - on a grinder sandwich or on a sandwich with vegan deli slices or vegan cheese.
- Burger - top a burger in a bun with a generous portion of this salad.
- Hot Dog - pile it high on a hot dog, trust me it works.
- Pitta Bread - with falafel.
- Pizza - on the side with a slice or two of pizza, saving a little dressing to dunk the crusts in.
- Taco - in a taco with spicy grilled tofu.
- Baked Potato - with a baked potato and hummus or cheese.
For more vegan salad ideas, have a look at my salad newsletter. Sign up for my weekly newsletter so you don't miss it.
🥪 Here are some vegan sandwiches to serve with a vegan chopped salad
Some of my favourite vegan sandwiches.
- Cuban Sandwiches with Mushrooms
- New York Deli Sandwich
- Vegan Egg Mayo Sandwiches
- White Bean & Tomato Sandwiches
Also, try this delicious chopped lentil couscous salad.
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Step-by-step photos. Keep scrolling for the full printable recipe for the best creamy Italian dressing (with full ingredient list and nutritional info).
Step 1
- Prep your veg, then add the shredded lettuce, cucumber, corn and peppers to a large bowl.
Step 2
- Add sliced onion, then mix well.
- Now make up your dressing (printable recipe below) and pour over the salad.
- Mix well and serve.
- Enjoy!
📖 Recipe
Vegan Grinder Salad with Corn
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 baby gem lettuce (or a small iceberg lettuce, shredded)
- ½ cucumber (halved lengthways and seeds removed, then sliced)
- ½ red onion finely sliced
- 10 small peppadew peppers (or 1 roasted red pepper, chopped)
- 165 g canned corn (198g/7 oz can, drained)
Dressing Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons vegan mayo
- 1 ½ tablespoons white wine vinegar (or cider vinegar)
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon chilli flakes (more if you like)
- 1 pinch salt and pepper
Instructions
- First, make your salad dressing. Add all the dressing ingredients to a clean jam jar or other dressing container, add the lid and shake well to emulsify.
- Taste to check the seasoning and adjust if necessary, then set aside.
- Prep your salad vegetables, then add the to a large bowl, I used a mixing bowl.
- Once you are ready to serve, add the dressing and mix well to coat.
- Enjoy!
Tavo says
Definitely the perfect salad for our camping sandwiches!
Jacqueline Meldrum says
Oh yes it is super tasty in sandwiches.
Suja MD says
Absolutely delicious; thank you for this fantastic recipe! Very straightforward and easy to make. The dish came out perfectly. I will make it again!!
Jacqueline Meldrum says
I am so glad you made it and yes it is veryeasy and tasty.
Emily says
This is so fresh and flavorful, I love serving this salad as a side with veggie burgers! It's perfect for summer. I love your tip about adding the dressing right before serving!
Jacqueline Meldrum says
Oh yes it is good with burgers. One of my favourite salads right noe.
kushigalu says
How refreshing and delicious is this salad recipe. Must try.
Jacqueline Meldrum says
Thanks and yes it is very fresh and delicious.
Sara Welch says
This was everything a gourmet salad should be, and then some! So quick, easy and delicious; definitely, a new favorite recipe!
Jacqueline Meldrum says
Awww thanks, that is so kind Sara and I am so glad you enjoyed it.
Pippa says
So colorful and that dressing sounds divine (pippa x)
Jacqueline Meldrum says
Oh it is gorgeous. Such a tasty salad and the dressing makes it even better.
Sam Burton says
That's just what I need for my lunches this week. I am getting tired of sandwiches.
Jacqueline Meldrum says
Enjoy it Sam, but remember not to add the dressing, just take some with you to add just before you eat your salad.
Sam says
I will. Thanks for the reminder though. I am going to use a jam jar like you suggested.
Jacqueline Meldrum says
Jam jars are just perfect for storing and transporting dressing.