9 Sweet Summer Corn Recipes

By Jenn Segal

Corn on the cob is great, but after a while, it can get boring. From pasta primavera to corn salad with scallions and basil, these sweet summer corn options will deliciously expand your corn-eating repertoire.

Fresh Corn Salad

This fresh, crisp corn salad is a delicious and make-ahead alternative to boiled corn on the cob. Perfect for a party!
Summer Corn Soup with Fresh Herbs

With just a few simple ingredients, this soup has an intense corn flavor that tastes just like summer.
Vivian Howard’s Cilantro Lime Sweet Corn

Spicy and buttery, this is the perfect make-ahead corn dish for a summer barbecue.
Chesapeake Corn, Tomatoes & Basil

This summery combination of corn, tomatoes, and basil gets a subtle kick from Old Bay seasoning.
Pasta Primavera

With roasted tomatoes, zucchini, and corn, this pasta is an ode to summer.
Cheddar Cornbread with Thyme

Northern-style cornbread is cakier than its Southern cousin. It’s the perfect side to any Southwestern or BBQ dish.
Black Bean and Corn Salad with Chipotle-Honey Vinaigrette

This make-ahead salad is a real crowd-pleaser. Bonus: it doubles as a dip!
Corn, Zucchini & Tomatoes with Goat Cheese

Goat cheese adds tons of flavor and creaminess to this dish, making it the perfect side to jazz up any simple grilled chicken, salmon, or steak entree.
Black Bean Shrimp Salad with Corn & Pickled Onions

This flavor-packed black bean shrimp salad is the perfect light weeknight supper, and it also screams summer potluck.