Fresh Peach Corn Salad (Printable)

Vibrant peaches, sweet corn, cucumber and cilantro in a honey-lime dressing—perfect as a summer side or light lunch.

# 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 to 3 minutes until just tender. Let cool slightly, then stand each cob upright and slice the kernels off cleanly.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine the diced peaches, corn kernels, halved cherry tomatoes, finely diced red onion, cucumber, chopped cilantro, and avocado if desired.
03 - In a small bowl or lidded jar, whisk together the fresh lime juice, honey, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper until the mixture is fully emulsified and smooth.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly without crushing 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 -
  • It comes together in under twenty minutes with zero cooking stress, which means more time outside and less time hovering over a stove.
  • The honey lime dressing hits that magical balance of sweet, tangy, and bright that makes people go back for seconds without realizing it.
  • Everything is raw and fresh, so the flavors pop in a way that cooked sides never quite manage.
02 -
  • Do not dress the salad more than an hour ahead or the peaches and cucumber will release their water and dilute everything into a soupy mess.
  • Underripe peaches are a common trap. If your peaches feel rock hard, let them sit in a paper bag on the counter for a day or two before making this.
03 -
  • A tiny pinch of cayenne in the dressing adds a warmth that makes people lean in and wonder what the secret is.
  • If you are making this for a crowd, double the dressing recipe because someone will absolutely ask to drizzle extra over their portion.

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