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Flavorful Honey Sriracha Grilled Corn Salad Recipe with Cotija Cheese for Easy Summer BBQs

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A quick and easy grilled corn salad featuring a sweet and spicy honey sriracha glaze, smoky charred corn, and salty cotija cheese, perfect for summer gatherings and BBQs.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked and cleaned
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 1 fresh lime
  • ½ cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). If using a grill pan, heat it on medium-high.
  2. Husk the corn and remove all silk strands. Rinse and pat dry. Cut each ear in half if desired for easier handling.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha, olive oil, lime juice, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt to make the glaze.
  4. Place the corn on the grill grates or grill pan. Cook for 10–12 minutes, turning every 2–3 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
  5. Remove corn from heat and immediately brush the honey sriracha glaze generously over each ear.
  6. Let the corn cool for a few minutes, then cut the kernels off the cob into a large mixing bowl.
  7. Add crumbled cotija cheese, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro (if using), and salt and pepper to the bowl. Toss gently to combine.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime juice, salt, or sriracha if needed.
  9. Serve immediately while slightly warm or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to let flavors meld.

Notes

For extra smoky flavor, add smoked salt or liquid smoke to the glaze. Use fresh corn for best results. Adjust sriracha to your preferred heat level. Add cheese last minute to avoid sogginess. Can be made vegan by omitting cheese and substituting honey with maple syrup or agave.

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Keywords: honey sriracha, grilled corn salad, cotija cheese, summer BBQ, easy side dish, spicy sweet salad, smoky corn, gluten-free

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