Grilled Corn Tiger Salad

Chinese tiger salad—a crisp, refreshing side of raw cucumbers, cilantro, scallions, and chiles—is usually served alongside grilled lamb or spicy foods. In his version, chef Shuai Wang of Short Grain and Jackrabbit Filly in Charleston, South Carolina, incorporates elements of Mexican esquites—grilled corn, creamy avocado, and salty cheese—for a dazzlingly bright summer dish you’ll want to eat all on its own. To more closely resemble the original inspiration, include half a stalk of celery sliced into thin matchsticks or half moons.