Description
Grilled Corn Salad with Avocado, Goat Cheese & Hot Honey Vinaigrette is a vibrant celebration of summer flavors that combines the sweetness of grilled corn, creamy avocado, and tangy goat cheese. Finished with a sweet and spicy hot honey vinaigrette, this dish is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a refreshing light lunch. It’s quick to prepare and versatile enough to serve as a side or main course when paired with your favorite protein. Impress your family and friends with this colorful salad that balances fresh ingredients and bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- Freshly ground salt and pepper
- 1 ½ cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 avocado, diced
- ⅓ cup goat cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- 6 large leaves basil, julienned
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Pinch of cayenne pepper or ½ teaspoon hot sauce
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon dijon mustard
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- Freshly ground salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush corn with avocado oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill for about 20 minutes until charred.
- Allow corn to cool slightly before cutting kernels off the cob.
- In a mixing bowl, combine corn kernels, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled goat cheese, diced onion, and basil.
- For the vinaigrette: Mix honey, cayenne (or hot sauce), avocado oil, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a jar or bowl until well combined.
- Pour vinaigrette over salad mixture; toss gently to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately or store components separately for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg