Grilled Corn and Avocado Salad

Ingredients

• 3 earss sweet corn , husks removed
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil , plus more for grilling
• 1 large lime , zested and juiced
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon bottled green hot pepper sauce , or more to taste
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes , halved
• 1 large avocado , diced
• 0.5 cups cotija cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat (325 degrees to 375 degrees F or 165 to 190 degrees C). Lightly oil grate.

2. 2

   Place corn on grill rack directly over heat. Cover and grill corn, turning occasionally, until the corn is tender and browned specks appear, 15 minutes; set aside until cool enough to handle.

3. 3

   Slice the kernels off of the cobs. You should have about 1 1/2 cups.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, whisk together olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, honey, hot sauce, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.

5. 5

   Add corn kernels, tomatoes, avocado, cheese, cilantro, and basil. Toss until well combined.