Fresh corn shines in salsas, salads, dips, and more.

Charring the vegetables adds smokiness to the dish.

It’s a great snack for cookouts or a side for a weeknight meal.

Southern Living Corn Salad with Sumac and Feta in a bowl ready to serve

Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

you’re free to make this quick appetizer just before kickoff or a spontaneous get-together.

Plus,Conecuh sausagemakes them even better.

For parties, you may want to double your batch.

Southern Living Charred-Vegetable Guacamole in a bowl to serve with tortilla chips

Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Summer corn, juicy tomatoes, andsweet peachescreate an unforgettable flavor combination.

Just a little stirring is required to whip up this corn salad.

Pop it in the oven just before guests arrive so it’s warm and ready for tasting.

Southern Living Mexican Corn on a platter to serve with beers

Credit:Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke

Cowboy Fried Corn

Peppers and corn come together in this smoky version of classic Southern fried corn.

It makes a great side but also a go-to starter on hot summer days.

Brown spiced corn in a skillet and then nestle a block of cream cheese into the center.

Southern Living Black Bean Corn Salsa in a bowl to serve with tortilla chips, lime wedges, and glasses of beer

Credit:Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

Once baked, the soft cream cheese and warm corn are ready for scooping.

White miso adds complex flavor.

It’s creamy, cheesy, and can be served with everything fromtortilla chipsto fresh vegetables.

Corn-and-Smoked Sausage Nachos

Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

corn and jalapeno dip

Credit:Hector Sanchez; Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey; Prop Stylist: Mindi Shapiro

Tomato, Peach, and Corn Salad

Credit: Photo: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Cat Steele

Street Corn Salad

Credit:Hector Manuel Sanchez

Southern Living Summer Vegetable Tart on a plate to serve

Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

Southern Living Corn and Tomato Salad in a serving bowl to serve

Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Southern Living Cowboy Fried Corn in the skillet to serve

Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Southern Living Fritos Corn Salad in a bowl to serve with corn chips

Credit:Jessica Furniss

Southern LIving Elote Cream Cheese Spread in the pan ready to serve

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Southern Living Creamy Corn Jalapeño Poppers on a blue platter to serve

Credit:Antonis Achilleos, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Andrea Fanning

Southern Living Hot Corn Dip

Credit:Jessica Furniss