Peak Corn Season Starts with These Dishes

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Need reasons to grab a few extra ears? These reasons to buy that farmers market fresh corn are bright, bold, and totally snack-worthy. From Mexican Street Corn Dip and Texas Cowboy Caviar to Sheet Pan Chipotle Cheddar Corn Chicken Enchiladas and a sweet-savory Savory Summer Galette, every recipe on this list turns fresh corn into something worth showing off. Don’t skip Goat Milk Fettuccine with Spicy Corn Fritters, Grilled Romaine Salad with Corn, or the ultimate summer lunch: Burrito Bowl with peak-season goodness!

Mexican Street Corn Dip

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This Mexican Street Corn Dip takes all the flavors of elote and turns it into a creamy, crowd-pleasing dip. It’s quick, easy, and perfect with tortilla chips for your next party. Get ready for a flavor explosion!
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Texas Cowboy Caviar

Chopped tomatoes, onions, and drained beans and corn in a bowl for a party dip.
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This Texas Cowboy Caviar recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and a must-try for your next potluck or BBQ. Packed with fresh vegetables, beans, and a zesty lime dressing, this vibrant and healthy dish is perfect as an appetizer or a topping for wraps and burritos. Plus, it’s gluten-free, making it suitable for a wide range of dietary needs!
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Easy Summer Herb and Chickpea Chopped Salad with Goat Cheese

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This vibrant and easy-to-make summer salad is packed with fresh herbs, grilled corn, juicy peaches, and blackberries. The addition of goat cheese adds a creamy tang, perfectly balanced by a zesty apple cider vinaigrette. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any summer gathering!
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Savory Summer Galette

A vegetable galette with a golden crust, topped with sliced tomatoes, corn kernels, basil leaves, and assorted vegetables.
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This savory summer galette by Feasting at Home is bursting with fresh flavors from tomatoes, corn, and zucchini, complemented by ricotta, basil, and parmesan. Baked in a free-form pie crust, it’s an easy and elegant dish perfect for any occasion. Enjoy this versatile dish as an appetizer, lunch, or light dinner.
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Burrito Bowl

burrito bowl with creamy cilantro lime dressing.
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These easy burrito bowls are made with chicken, rice, beans, corn, and all your favorite toppings! This recipe is great for meal prep and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Customize it to your liking for a quick and healthy meal.
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Summer Glow Strawberry Kale Salad

chopped kale salad with strawberries and avocado on a platter
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This vibrant Summer Glow Strawberry Kale Salad is packed with fresh, seasonal flavors and textures. Featuring juicy strawberries, creamy avocado, and a zesty cilantro lime dressing, it’s a delightful vegetarian dish that can be easily customized with your favorite protein. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or for meal prepping!
Get the Recipe: Summer Glow Strawberry Kale Salad

Goat Milk Fettuccine with Spicy Corn Fritters + Sweet Nectarine

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Looking for a unique pasta dish? This Goat Milk Fettuccine with Spicy Corn Fritters and Sweet Nectarine from halfbakedharvest.com is a delicious and fresh twist on a classic. The sweet and spicy flavors combine perfectly for a memorable meal.
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Summer Garden Crustless Zucchini Pie

healthy zucchini pie in a baking pan with a slice cut out
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This crustless zucchini pie is the perfect way to use up summer vegetables! It’s low-carb, gluten-free, and freezer-friendly, making it great for breakfast, brunch, or meal prep. Packed with zucchini, tomatoes, corn, and cheddar cheese, it’s a savory and satisfying dish the whole family will love.
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Sheet Pan Chipotle Cheddar Corn Chicken Enchiladas

overhead horizontal photo of Sheet Pan Chipotle Cheddar Corn Chicken Enchiladas
Photo credit: Half Baked Harvest

Looking for an easy weeknight dinner? These Sheet Pan Chipotle Cheddar Corn Chicken Enchiladas are made entirely on one sheet pan in under an hour! They’re the perfect way to spice up your dinner routine, and are easily customizable with your favorite toppings.
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Chipotle Cheddar Corn Chicken Enchiladas

Grilled Romaine Salad with Corn, Fava Beans and Avocado

Healthy delicious, Grilled Romaine Salad with Corn, Fava Beans and Avocado - a light and refreshing summer meal. Keep it vegan or add grilled shrimp for added protein. Either way, it's sure to be your new favorite salad. Don't have access to fresh Fava beans? No worries, sub edamame! #grilledromaine #salad #romaine #fava #avocado #grilled #vegan
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This Grilled Romaine Salad with Corn, Fava Beans, and Avocado is a light and refreshing summer meal that can be easily adapted to your liking. Keep it vegan or add grilled shrimp for extra protein! It’s a healthy and delicious way to enjoy fresh seasonal produce.
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Texas Caviar

Texas Caviar and tortilla chips
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This Texas Caviar recipe is a quick and easy side dish that’s perfect for parties! Packed with fresh veggies and a zesty homemade dressing, it’s a flavorful dip that can be ready in just 10 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips for a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Sheet Pan Green Chile Chicken Taquitos

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These Sheet Pan Green Chile Chicken Taquitos are a delicious and easy twist on a Mexican favorite. Made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, roasted poblano peppers, and a blend of spices, these taquitos are baked on a sheet pan for a quick and easy meal. Serve with your favorite toppings like avocado, limes, and yogurt for a complete and satisfying dish.
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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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