Grilled Corn Salad with BBQ Sausage
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This grilled corn salad with farmer’s sausage is an easy and delicious summer side dish. It’s fresh crunchy veggies, grilled corn, smoky sausage, and creamy avocado all tossed in a tangy dressing. It’s perfect for BBQ parties and picnics, and it’s ready in just 20 minutes!
This summer corn salad has a lot going for it, which is exactly why I make it on repeat once corn hits its peak. Smoky grilled corn gets tossed with crunchy summer veggies, creamy avocado, and slices of flavorful farmer’s sausage, then finished with a bright, punchy dressing that pulls everything together. The dressing is made with fresh orange and lime juice, herbs like cilantro and mint, a spoonful of adobo sauce for gentle heat, and a touch of honey to balance it all out. It’s tangy, slightly sweet, and full of flavor without overpowering the salad.
It’s an ideal dish for BBQs and warm-weather gatherings because it can sit out for a bit without losing its appeal. I’ll serve it alongside other grilled foods or enjoy it on its own as a light summer meal. Everything happens on the grill, which keeps the kitchen cool and makes cleanup refreshingly easy—exactly how summer cooking should be.
Variations to try
- Add some feta cheese or cotija cheese
- Make it spicy with some minced jalapeño
- Use lemon juice instead of lime juice
Recipe FAQs
How long does this grilled corn salad keep in the fridge?
This salad will stay fresh in a covered container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Can I make this salad ahead of time?
Yes! This is a great salad to make ahead, as it can sit for at least an hour without losing quality. If you want to make it further ahead, grill the corn and sausage, chop the veggies, make the dressing, and then wait until you’re nearly ready to serve it before you mix everything together.
What to serve with grilled corn salad
This is the best BBQ party salad and pairs perfectly with burgers, hotdogs, tacos, and other grilled foods like grilled chicken breast, grilled chicken wings, or grilled shrimp skewers.
Here are some of our favorite BBQ party foods:
Grilled Corn Salad Recipe with BBQ Sausage
Ingredients
The Salad
- 3 cobs corn
- 1 lb farmer's sausages (sliced in half lengthwise)
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium red pepper (diced)
- 1 medium orange pepper (diced)
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 large avocado (diced)
The Dressing
- 2 tablespoons orange juice (from ¼ orange)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (from 1 lime)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons cilantro (finely chopped )
- 2 tablespoons mint (finely chopped )
- 1 teaspoon adobo sauce (from a jar of chipotle peppers)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Sea salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your BBQ to medium-high. Lightly coat the cobs of corn and farmer sausage in the vegetable oil. Place them both on the BBQ and grill for 10 minutes, turning the sausage once and the corn a few times. Remove them both from the grill and let them cool slightly.3 cobs corn, 1 lb farmer's sausages, 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- While the corn and sausage cook, make the rest of the salad. Place all the dressing ingredients into a small bowl and mix well.2 tablespoons orange juice, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons cilantro, 2 tablespoons mint, 1 teaspoon adobo sauce, 1 teaspoon honey, Sea salt and pepper
- Add the red and orange peppers, red onion, and cherry tomatoes to a large bowl.1 medium red pepper, 1 medium orange pepper, ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion, ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
- Chop the sausage into bite-sized pieces. Hold the corn on end on a plate and cut the corn kernels off by sliding a sharp knife down the side of the cob.
- Add the corn, diced sausage, and avocado to the bowl with the vegetables. Pour the dressing over the top and toss to coat.1 large avocado
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My favorite thing to grill in the summer is definitely marinated vegetables on skewers!
I totally love them too. So smoky and fresh all at the same time!
This salad looks so tasty! The sausage makes it substantial enough to be a meal on its own.
It definitely is! Grimm’s Farmer Sausage is so tasty and I just love little bits of it you get with each bite. 🙂
Thank you so much!!
Fresh corn is one of the best things about this season, especially after a long day of hard work.
I totally agree with you. I can never get enough of it!
I can’t wait to try this recipe. Farmer’s Sausage is a huge family favorite.
I hope you like it as much as I do!!
Farmer sausage is so great, right?! Have you tried Grimm’s? I really loved theirs!
I’d love to hear what you think of it! I totally loved it. 🙂
I love grilled corn salad! I usually add black beans and a grilled fruit – yum!
Black beans is a great idea! Tex Mex!
I love this! Ilove corn in the summer!
Me too!! I’ve actually got some in my fridge I’m planning on cooking up this afternoon. 🙂
This sounds so good for a hot weather salad, and I’m in plenty of hot weather. I love corn and avocado’s and everything else really sounds yummy!
It definitely it! I’m loving everything on the grill these days. Anything to avoid turning on the oven lol. 🙂
Grilled lamb
I love grilled lamb but it’s the one thing I never think of when I’m thinking of what to BBQ. I’m going to have to change that!
Thank you so much! Summertime cooking always makes me happy … it’s just so much more colourful!
Oh shoot … I hate when I do that! I’ll make sure to have a contest for everyone soon!
I LOVE grilled peaches. I started grilling them only last year (I’m a little slow on the food trends sometimes, lol) and I can’t get over how good they are.
Grilled pineapple!
Grilled pineapples are so good!
I love grilled chicken
I’ve been eating a lot of grilled chicken lately and I have to agree … it’s delicious. Such simple and tasty dinner. 🙂
Yum! Love grilled corn
Grilled corn has always been a fav of mine too. I can’t get enough of it in the summer!
Great recipe. Have not tried grilling corn but it is now on my list of things to do.
It’s so good! It gives the corn a beautiful smoky flavour and the little charred bits are so yummy.