Overhead view of an arugula corn salad with fresh corn, Parmesan cheese, and toasted pine nuts in a blue serving bowl.

15 of Our Best Fresh Corn Recipes to Make This Summer

By Lindsay @ The Café Sucre Farine | Updated on June 20, 2026

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Make the most of corn season with 15 fresh corn recipes! From creamy chowders and dips to easy summer salads.

Fresh corn season is here! Summer is full of the best produce; it needs very little to shine. We love using fresh corn in salads, salsas, soups, and more.

Overhead view of an arugula corn salad topped with Parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts, served in a blue bowl with lemon, olive oil, and serving utensils.

I used to find corn in the husk a little frustrating- it seemed like such a mess and a pain to shuck. Chris taught me this trick for shucking corn years ago, and I've never looked back. Just a couple of minutes in the microwave and it's ready to go! Here's a video of the easy method.

Don't miss our Korean Corn Cheese Dip. I recently made this for a family get-together, and it was gone within minutes. I also make the Arugula Corn Salad (pictured above) at least once a week- it's incredibly simple but really delicious, and my kids love it too. Honestly, all of these recipes are perfect for summer. Give them a try and enjoy them all summer long!

Korean Corn Cheese Dip in a small cast iron skillet with crostini.

Ridiculously Easy Korean Corn Cheese Dip

his cheesy, bubbly appetizer comes together in minutes and always gets rave reviews. It's made with fresh corn, melty mozzarella, and a handful of simple ingredients. It's perfect for parties, cookouts, or a cozy night in!

Arugula Corn Salad

his cheesy, bubbly appetizer comes together in minutes and always gets rave reviews. It's made with fresh corn, melty mozzarella, and a handful of simple ingredients. It's perfect for parties, cookouts, or a cozy night in!

Fresh Corn Soup in a colorful mug.

Fresh Corn Soup

A delicious, make ahead soup that's loaded with wonderful fresh corn flavor. It's perfect as an appetizer soup and also wonderful for lunch or casual dinners.

Fresh Corn Salsa in a white bowl with tortilla chips

Asian Pineapple Fresh Corn Salsa

This Asian Pineapple Fresh Corn Salsa is a fabulous side for any Asian entreé and makes a delicious dip for chips. It's fresh, vibrant and FULL of fabulous Asian flavor!

Poppyseed Cauliflower and fresh corn salad in a blue and white bowl with dressing poured on top.

Poppyseed Cauliflower and Fresh Corn Salad

Loaded with healthy veggies, this Cauliflower and Fresh Corn Salad is crunchy and delicious. A sweet, tangy poppyseed dressing adds fabulous flavor!

Fresh corn salad in a blue and white bowl.

Fresh Corn Salad

Looking for that perfect summer salad/side? We've got you covered with this fabulous, make-ahead Fresh Corn Salad. Warning: it's addictive, so make plenty!

Fresh Corn and Blueberry Spinach Salad

Fresh Corn Blueberry Spinach Salad

Quintessentially summer, this Blueberry Spinach Salad with tender corn, pickled red onions and sweet/spicy almonds is fresh, delicious and goes so well with grilled entrees!

Chopped Street Corn Salad in a blue and white bowl.

Chopped Mexican Street Corn Salad

This Chopped Mexican Street Corn Salad is a healthy, super delicious rendition of the iconic street food antojito ("snack"), sold by roadside vendors all over Mexico City

Mexican Salmon Rice bowls with fresh corn and mango salsa in a bowl with tortilla strips and cilantro.

Mexican Salmon Rice Bowls with Fresh Corn and Mango Salsa

These Mexican Salmon Rice Bowls are healthy, delicious, and bursting with South-of-the-Border flavor. They're easy enough for every day but elegant (and amazing) enough for entertaining!

Mexican Street Corn in a blue and white bowl with chips.

Mexican Street Corn - Esquites

This corn is CRAZY GOOD, works as a side or a scrumptious dip! So unique and so full of flavor!

Fresh Corn Kale Salad in a white bowl with blue and white bowls in the background.

Summery Fresh Corn Kale Salad

If you love summery salads that are fresh, healthy and bursting with flavor, this Fresh Corn Kale Salad needs to be on your must-make list!

Copycat Trader Joes Corn and Chile Salsa in a glass jar

Copycat Trader Joe's Corn and Chile Salsa

Addictively delicious, this Copycat Trader Joe's Corn and Chile Salsa is wonderful with chips, on salads, sandwiches, quesadillas, pizza... you name it!

Mexican Corn and Bean Salad in a white bowl with dressing being poured on top

Mexican Corn and Bean Salad

This Mexican Corn and Bean Salad is wonderful for potlucks, with chips and makes a fabulous side for sandwiches and grilled entreés.

Mexican Street Corn Chicken soup in bowls with limes and tortilla strips.

Mexican Street Corn Chicken Soup (Sopa De Dlotes Con Pollo)

If you enjoy the iconic flavor of Mexican Street Corn, you're going to LOVE this unique, healthy, DELICIOUS Mexican Street Corn Chicken Soup! If you've never tried Mexican Street Corn, welcome to a fabulous new flavor experience!

Mexican chopped salad in a blue bowl with tortilla strips, dressing, and small bowls.

Mexican Chopped Salad

This Mexican Chopped Salad might just be the freshest, healthiest, most delicious salad you've ever had the pleasure of meeting. And it's loaded with fabulous Southwestern flavor!

Thought For The Day

But God demonstrates His own love for us in this:
that while we were still sinners,
Christ died for us.
Romans 5:8

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