Grilled Corn Salad with Hot Honey-Lime Dressing

A refreshing summer salad featuring charred grilled corn tossed with creamy avocado, spicy serrano chile, and fresh cilantro in a zesty honey-lime dressing with a kick of Sriracha.

6 servings
2 hr 15 min

Ingredients

  • 3 ears corn
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • tsp kosher salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 3 Tbsp lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • tsp Sriracha
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic
  • whole avocados
  • 1 whole serrano chile
  • ½ cup cilantro

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Brush ears of corn with butter; season with salt and pepper. Grill, turning occasionally, until kernels are very tender and charred in spots, 10-12 minutes. Let cool slightly, then cut kernels from cobs.

    15 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, whisk lime juice, honey, Sriracha, granulated garlic, and 1 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl to combine. Add corn, avocados, chile, and cilantro to vinaigrette and toss to combine; season with salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing in direct contact with salad to prevent avocados from turning brown. Chill at least 2 hours.

    120 min

  3. 3.

    Salad can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.