Description
This vibrant Corn Salad with Peaches and Tomato is a fresh, flavorful dish perfect for summer. Combining sweet juicy peaches, ripe heirloom tomatoes, and crunchy fresh corn, all tossed in a spicy honey vinaigrette, this salad balances sweetness, spice, and tang with creamy feta cheese and fresh herbs for a delightful side or light meal.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- ¼ cup minced sweet onion
- 2 jalapenos (seeds & ribs removed, minced)
- 1-2 fresh peaches (sliced into wedges, peeling optional)
- 2-3 beefsteak or heirloom tomatoes (peeled & sliced into wedges)
- 1 cup fresh (uncooked) corn kernels (approximately 2 medium ears)
- ¼ red onion (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- Fresh sweet mint leaves (minced) or basil (chopped)
Spicy Honey Vinaigrette
- 1/3 cup canola oil (divided)
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh mint or basil
Instructions
- Prepare the vinaigrette: In a mixing bowl, whisk together half of the canola oil (about 2.5 tablespoons), cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, black pepper, and minced fresh mint or basil until well combined and emulsified to create a spicy honey vinaigrette. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prepare the salad components: Remove seeds and ribs from the jalapenos and mince finely. Thinly slice the sweet onion and red onion separately. Peel and slice the peaches into wedges (peeling optional). Peel and slice the heirloom or beefsteak tomatoes into wedges. Cut fresh corn kernels off the cob, approximately 1 cup.
- Toss the salad: In a large bowl, combine minced sweet onion, jalapenos, corn kernels, sliced peaches, tomato wedges, and sliced red onion. Drizzle with the remaining canola oil (about 1.5 tablespoons) and toss gently to combine. Add the spicy honey vinaigrette to the salad mixture and toss again to evenly coat all ingredients.
- Finish and serve: Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese and freshly chopped mint or basil. Adjust salt if needed, then chill the salad in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to meld flavors before serving. Garnish with extra fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Peeling the peaches is optional depending on your preference; skin adds texture and nutrients.
- Adjust the number of jalapenos according to your spice tolerance.
- Use fresh corn for best flavor, but frozen can be substituted if thawed and drained.
- This salad is best served chilled and fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
- For a vegan version, omit feta cheese or substitute with a plant-based cheese alternative.
