11 Off-the-Cob Corn Recipes for Summer

By Jenn Segal

Corn recipes are a summer must-have, and when you’re ready to switch it up from corn on the cob, these off-the-cob options are perfect. From black bean salad to street-style shrimp tacos, these recipes highlight summer’s sweetest veggie in fresh, delicious ways.

Black Bean and Corn Salad with Chipotle-Honey Vinaigrette

This make-ahead black bean and corn salad is a real crowd-pleaser. Bonus: it doubles as a dip!
Summer Corn Soup with Fresh Herbs

With only a few simple ingredients, this corn soup has an intense corn flavor that tastes just like summer.
Fresh Corn Salad

Capture the essence of summer with this easy, make-ahead fresh corn salad——simply toss it together, and it’s ready to serve whenever you are!
Corn, Zucchini & Tomatoes with Goat Cheese

Searching for the perfect summer side dish to wow your guests? This colorful corn, zucchini, and tomato sauté with creamy goat cheese pairs beautifully with simply grilled chicken, salmon, or steak.
Vivian Howard’s Cilantro Lime Sweet Corn

Spicy, buttery and bright, this is the perfect make-ahead corn dish for summer.
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.
Street-Style Shrimp Tacos with Corn, Bacon and Lime Crema

These street-style shrimp tacos with corn, bacon, and lime crema make a fast, fun, family-pleasing feast.
Southwestern Corn Chowder

This creamy corn chowder is perfect when nights turn cool and for using up the last corn of the season.
Black Bean Salad with Corn, Avocado & Lime Vinaigrette

This make-ahead and festive black bean salad is a huge crowd-pleaser. Perfect for a summer cookout!
Chesapeake Corn, Tomatoes & Basil

This summery combination of corn, tomatoes, and basil gets a subtle kick of flavor from Old Bay seasoning.
Southwest Chickpea and Corn Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette

Party-perfect and easy to make ahead, this salad features sweet corn, crisp red bell peppers, and buttery chickpeas tossed in a cumin-scented honey-lime vinaigrette.