Grilled Corn Salad with Hot Honey-Lime Dressing

Name: Grilled Corn Salad with Hot Honey-Lime Dressing
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 ears corn; 2 Tbsp unsalted butter; 1½ tsp kosher salt; 1 pinch black pepper; 3 Tbsp lime juice; 2 Tbsp honey; 1½ tsp Sriracha; 1 tsp granulated garlic; 1½ whole avocados; 1 whole serrano chile; ½ cup cilantro

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

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

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

Cooking Instructions

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.
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.
Salad can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.