Description
Sweet Corn Salad with Peaches is a fresh, vibrant summer side made with sweet corn, juicy peaches, creamy avocado, red onion, cilantro, and a bright lime-honey vinaigrette. It’s sweet, tangy, lightly spicy, and perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 4 ears fresh corn, cooked and cooled
- 2 ripe but slightly firm peaches, sliced or diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (leaves and stems)
- 1–2 avocados, diced
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced or finely diced
- Salt, to taste
For the Lime-Honey Vinaigrette:
- 3–4 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 3–4 limes)
- 1–2 tablespoons honey (use 1 tsp honey per 1 Tbsp lime juice)
- Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the corn:
Boil or grill the corn until tender. Let it cool completely, then cut the kernels off the cob and place them in a large bowl. - Prep the produce:
Slice or dice the peaches. Finely chop the red onion and cilantro. Slice or dice the jalapeño. Add everything to the bowl with the corn. - Make the vinaigrette:
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice and honey until fully combined. Add cracked black pepper to taste. - Combine:
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat. Season with salt to taste. - Chill:
Cover and refrigerate for 10–20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. - Add avocado & serve:
Dice the avocado right before serving. Gently mix it into the salad or add on top of individual servings. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use slightly firm peaches to prevent mushiness.
- If sensitive to spice, remove jalapeño seeds or serve it on the side.
- For best texture, always use fresh corn if possible.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 day. Add avocado fresh when serving again.
- Vinaigrette ratio tip: 1 tablespoon lime juice = 1 teaspoon honey.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: Boiling (or Grilling)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220 Kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg