Grilled Corn and Chili Crunch Salad
3 garlic cloves, finely grated
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
2 tsp. chili crunch (preferably Lao Gan Ma!)
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 tsp. soy sauce
2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
2 tsp. rice vinegar
1.5 tsp. kosher salt
2 large ears of corn, husked
1 ripe avocado, cut into bite-size pieces
1 cucumber, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
1 small fresh onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1/2 bunch of cilantro, roughly chopped
2 Tbsp. crumbled feta or queso fresco
Combine garlic, lime juice, chili crunch, vegetable oil, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and salt in a medium sized bowl. Whisk vigorously until the salt is dissolved. Set dressing aside. Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Grill 2 large ears of corn, husked, turning often, until lightly charred all over and tender, 8–10 minutes. Transfer corn to a cutting board and let sit until cool enough to handle. Slice kernels from cobs (you should have about 2 cups). Add corn, avocado, cucumber, fresh onion, and cilantro to the bowl of dressing. Toss to coat evenly. Top with crumbled cheese and serve!