Grilled Corn Peach Salad (with Feta and Sumac Dressing)

Grilled corn and peach summer salad with chopped cucumber and crumbled feta in a bowl garnished with jalapeno pepper rings and basil leaves.

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Grilled Corn Peach Salad (with Feta and Sumac Dressing)

I absolutely love this Grilled Corn Peach Salad! It just screams summer! Juicy sweet peaches, smoky charred corn, crunchy cucumbers, creamy feta, and a bright, citrusy sumac dressing make this salad the perfect dish for warm-weather gatherings. And best of all, it comes together in under 20 minutes!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: Mediterranean, Seasonal

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings:

Author: Luay Ghafari

Cost: $10

Equipment

Grill pan

Ingredients

Salad Dressing

3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp Lemon juice
1 tsp Sumac
1 tsp Kosher salt
¼ tsp Black pepper

Salad Ingredients

2 Ears of corn
3-4 Peaches (chopped)
3 Persian cucumbers (chopped)
1 Jalapeno (finely minced)
½ cup Greek feta (crumbled)
2 tbsp Fresh basil (finely chopped)
Garnish with sliced jalapenos and basil leaves

Instructions

Make the Salad Dressing. In your serving bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp Lemon juice, 1 tsp Sumac, 1 tsp Kosher salt, and ¼ tsp Black pepper to make the dressing.
Grill the Corn. Grill 2 Ears of corn on medium-high heat until charred and cooked through. This can take 3-4 minutes per side. Once cool enough to handle, carefully slice the kernels off the cob.
Assemble. Assemble the salad by adding grilled corn kernels, 3-4 Peaches (chopped), 3 Persian cucumbers (chopped), 1 Jalapeno (finely minced), ½ cup Greek feta (crumbled), and 2 tbsp Fresh basil (finely chopped) to the bowl with the dressing.
Toss, Taste and Serve. Toss everything together gently. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with sliced jalapenos and basil leaves before serving.

Notes

Refer to the post above for step-by-step recipe photos and helpful tips.

Key Ingredient Notes:

Fresh Sweet Corn: I like to use fresh corn on the cob and grill it for that smoky flavor. Frozen corn can be used, in a pinch. These days, you can even find fire-roasted corn off the cob ready to use in the freezer aisle of your grocery store.
Peaches: Ripe, juicy peaches add sweetness; nectarines are a great substitute. Make this salad during peach season when they are just perfect.
Sumac: This Middle Eastern spice brings a tangy, citrusy note. Optional but highly recommended.
Acid: I am using lemon juice, but feel free to use lime juice, red wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar.
Cheese: Greek feta cheese is the way to go here! It works perfectly with the other ingredients. You can sub in goat cheese or cubed halloumi cheese.

Pair it with one of my Summer Grilling Recipes. Works beautifully with my Mediterranean Salmon Skewers, Chicken Shish Tawook or my Middle Eastern Beef Shish Kabob.

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