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Sweet Corn Salad with Peaches

Sweet corn salad with peaches combines charred corn kernels and golden peach chunks with fresh basil and a honey-lime dressing for a juicy, tangy summer side. It’s built in one bowl and served immediately or chilled briefly for a bright BBQ side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 330
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sweet corn salad with peaches
  • 4 ears corn Husked and grilled or broiled until charred in spots.
  • 3 peaches peaches Ripe, peeled and diced.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes Halved.
  • 0.25 cup red onion Finely diced.
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil Torn.
  • 2 oz feta cheese Optional, crumbled.
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • salt To taste.
  • black pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan
  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Grill the corn
  1. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (about 400-450°F). Grill the corn for 10 minutes, turning regularly, until charred in spots.
  2. Let the corn cool slightly, then cut the kernels from the cob so you have about 4 ears worth of charred kernels.
Make the honey-lime dressing
  1. Whisk olive oil, lime juice, honey, cumin, salt, and black pepper together until the dressing looks uniform.
Assemble and serve
  1. Add corn kernels, diced peaches, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and torn basil to a large bowl.
  2. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
  3. Top with crumbled feta if using, then toss once more to distribute it.
  4. Serve immediately, or refrigerate up to 2 hours and toss again before serving to refresh the coating.

Notes

Pro tip: char the corn without overcooking—medium-high heat plus frequent turning gives you smoky spots while keeping kernels sweet. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; the peaches may soften slightly, so toss again before eating. Freezing is not recommended. For a dairy-free version, omit feta (or swap in a few pinches of toasted pepitas for crunch).