Description
Grilled Corn Salad with Avocado, Goat Cheese & Hot Honey Vinaigrette is a vibrant and satisfying dish that perfectly encapsulates the essence of summer. This refreshing salad showcases sweet grilled corn, creamy avocado, tangy goat cheese, and a unique hot honey vinaigrette that ties everything together. It’s quick to prepare, taking only 35 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This salad is not just flavorful but also incredibly versatile; you can serve it as a light lunch, a side dish at barbecues, or customize it by adding your favorite proteins or veggies. With its perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, this Grilled Corn Salad will impress your family and friends at any occasion.
Ingredients
- 4 ears of corn
- 1 avocado
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes
- ⅓ cup goat cheese
- Hot honey vinaigrette (honey, avocado oil, apple cider vinegar, cayenne pepper)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Drizzle corn with avocado oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until charred, about 20 minutes.
- Allow corn to cool slightly before cutting it off the cob.
- In a large bowl, combine grilled corn with halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, crumbled goat cheese, diced red onion, and basil.
- For the vinaigrette, mix honey with cayenne pepper in a jar; add oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Shake well.
- Pour vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg