Grab a few ears of sweet corn and dust off the grill! This Roasted Corn Salad is the ultimate warm weather side dish. Homemade honey lime vinaigrette adds a touch of sweetness to the veggies that makes this salad irresistible.
Love corn? Be sure to give our Mexican Street Corn recipe a try too! Perfectly paired with Chicken Avocado Enchiladas!
Why this Recipe Works
This grilled corn salad recipe was originally given to me by a neighbor. We tried it for dinner one night…and made it three more times that same week.
It’s THAT delicious!
- Roasted Corn Salad is made with FRESH corn straight off the cob for mouthwatering flavor.
- The grilled corn is tossed with cherry tomatoes and avocado for the perfect blend of tangy, sweet and creamy.
- A hint of lime gives the whole salad a zesty kick!
- Easy to make, whether you grill the corn out on the patio or roast it in the oven.
- Everyone can enjoy this gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian side dish!
Ingredient Notes
Sweet corn. Use whole earns of fresh sweet corn for this recipe. Buy it when it’s in season for best results.
Honey. Agave nectar can be substituted to make a vegan version!
How to Roast Corn
On a grill :
- Turn on grill to high heat. Place husked ears of corn on the hot grill. Cook while turning regularly to cover every side with grill marks.
- On our grill, the corn takes 4 to 5 minutes to cook on every side.
In the oven:
- Place corn on the cob on the center rack of a preheated oven. Cook at 350 F for 25 – 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let the corn rest for just a couple of minutes, until it’s cool enough to handle.
In the Instant Pot:
- Use our instant pot corn on the cob recipe to cook your corn in minutes.
Tips and Tricks
- Make sure to remove all of the husk and corn silk before roasting. I used kitchen scissors to make sure there were no stray stringy bits in my salad.
- After assembly, roasted corn salad is best served right away.
- For a make ahead option, toss a few ears of corn on the grill whenever you have it fired up. Then, cut it off the cob and store in the fridge for making roasted corn salad later!
Recipe FAQs
If you’re assembling the salad ahead of time, I recommend waiting to add the dressing until just before serving.
Store the veggies in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Whisk up the dressing in a mason jar and keep it in the fridge until you’re ready to toss it with your salad.
You can use frozen roasted corn but the flavor will not be as good. It really is at its best when you use fresh corn on the cob.
Yes, a cast iron grill pan will work for roasting this corn too!
For this roasted corn salad, I prefer the flavor of corn roasted without the husk. It creates corn kernels that are sweeter and more caramelized. Extra tasty with that honey lime dressing!
What to serve with Corn Salad
More Side Dishes
- Loaded Baked Potato Salad: easy to make, and a definite crowd pleaser!
- Strawberry Pecan Salad with grilled chicken. We call this a healthy meal at our house! Take the chicken out and it’s just a delicious side salad!
- Copycat Panera Mac and Cheese: one of my favorite, easy recipes to serve with any dinner. Made on the stovetop!
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Roasted Corn Salad
Ingredients
- 4 ears fresh sweet corn
- 1 avocado diced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Remove husks from fresh sweet corn. Grill over high heat, turning frequently, until grill marks are even on entire ear of corn. About 4-5 minutes.
- Remove corn from cob with a knife. Add to a medium bowl. Combine with avocado and cherry tomatoes.
- In a small mason jar (or bowl, or cup) combine honey, lime, salt and pepper. Whisk until blended. Pour over salad. Best served immediately!
Notes
Nutrition
Drop everything and make this Roasted Corn Salad before harvest season ends. Believe us: this is the BEST way to enjoy all of that fresh summer sweet corn!
Looks DELISH, but how much canned corn if you must use it instead of roasted?
Lovely corn salad!! Thank you so much!!
Looks yummy salad!! Thank you.
Honey! I would have never thought to put honey in a corn salad! I’m totally going to try this!
Oh you’re going to be shocked how good this is!!
Love the combination of flavors in this recipe! Very timely with local corn rolling in around here.
What a lovely salad for summer! It looks so light and refreshing….. yum!
Thanks Lauren. That’s awfully sweet 🙂
Greetings via stumbled upon. I love roasted corn so I really like this salad. Will try it.
what a lovely summer salad!
Corn, tomatoes, avocado, and that dressing…what’s not to love in this salad?! 😀
Love a good roasted corn salsa! Perfect for the grilling season!
I love using fresh corn. This salad looks so delicious and light.
Aimee, this would be a huge hit in my house!
This looks delicious Aimee! I love me some roasted corn and I love this recipe for lunch throughout the week!
I love sweet corn. This looks like a new delicious way to enjoy it.
I love corn salad, and I could eat this entire bowl! 🙂
This looks so summery and refreshing. There’s seriously nothing like roasted corn in the summer!
I’d gobble this salad right up! Pinned! 🙂
Perfect cook-out side dish!! So pretty.
We have some great corn right now in Buffalo and this dish is a great way to utilize it! If you’ve made four times in the past two weeks it must be good I have to be make this!
And now I wish I had more corn, because I would totally make another bowl. It’s that good.
That looks wonderful! I love roasted corn, this salad sounds like a great summer side dish. 🙂
Best part is it’s so easy to whip up 🙂