Fresh Peach Corn Salad (Printable)
Juicy peaches, sweet corn and crisp veggies in a zesty honey-lime dressing—bright, summery, and easy to make.
# What You'll Need:
→ Salad
01 - 2 cups fresh peaches, diced (about 3 medium peaches)
02 - 2 cups cooked corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
05 - 1 small cucumber, diced
06 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
07 - 1 avocado, diced (optional)
→ Honey Lime Dressing
08 - 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
09 - 2 tablespoons honey
10 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
11 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# Directions:
01 - If using fresh corn on the cob, boil or grill the ears for 2–3 minutes until tender. Let cool slightly, then stand each cob upright and slice the kernels off cleanly into a bowl.
02 - In a large salad bowl, add the diced peaches, corn kernels, halved cherry tomatoes, finely diced red onion, diced cucumber, chopped cilantro, and avocado if using. Toss gently to distribute.
03 - In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together the fresh lime juice, honey, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper until the dressing is fully emulsified and smooth.
04 - Pour the honey lime dressing over the salad. Toss gently with a large spoon or tongs to coat all the ingredients evenly without mashing the peaches or avocado.
05 - Serve immediately at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This salad tastes like standing barefoot in a backyard in August, and it comes together in under twenty minutes.
- The honey lime dressing clings to every kernel and peach cube, making each bite bright and a little sweet.
02 -
- Dice the peaches right before assembling because they brown quickly once exposed to air, and a squeeze of extra lime juice helps slow that down.
- Underdressing is better than overdressing since you can always add more but you cannot take it back once the salad goes soggy.
03 -
- Grill the corn instead of boiling it because those charred spots add a smoky sweetness that makes people ask what your secret is.
- Taste a peach before you commit to the full amount of honey, since midseason fruit can be sweet enough on its own.