Name: Summer Sweet Corn, Tomato, and Peach Salad
Cuisine: Fresh, Local and Delicious
Ingredients: 4 ears sweet corn, husks and silks removed; 2 peaches or nectarines, diced; 1 cherry tomatoes, halved; 3/4 basil chiffonade; 1/4 chopped red onion or thinly sliced scallions; 1/2 crumbled goat cheese; 2 red wine vinegar; 1 lemon zest; 1 lemon juice; 1/4 extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 salt; 1/4 ground black pepper

Fresh, Local and Delicious

This salad highlights some of the best flavors the summer season has to offer. Fresh corn offers a delicious, sweet crunch, while tangy tomatoes and juicy peaches burst with flavor. And the best thing about it is it’s incredibly easy to make and most of the ingredients can be sourced from the Overland Park Farmers' Market during the peak of summer.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4 to 6

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Recipe courtesy of

Lisa Markley Director of Culinary Medicine | AdventHealth Whole Health Institute

Recipe Ingredients

4 ears sweet corn, husks and silks removed
2 peaches or nectarines, diced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
3/4 cup basil chiffonade
1/4 cup chopped red onion or thinly sliced scallions
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

To make the salad, cut corn kernels off the cob and place in a large bowl with diced nectarines, halved cherry tomatoes, basil, and onion.
To make the dressing, combine all dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and whisk.
Toss salad ingredients with dressing and add additional salt and pepper to taste. Place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 15-20 minutes before serving. When ready to serve, sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese.