Firecracker Salad
Grilled Peach & Corn Summer Salad
Sweet, smoky, tangy, with just the right kick — just like you!
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SERVES
6-8 servings
PREP TIME
20 minutes
REST TIME
COOK TIME
15 minutes
TOTAL TIME
35 minutes
LEVEL
Cozy & Simple
INTRODUCTION
It started with grilled peaches left over from dessert and a few ears of corn that deserved something more interesting than being served on the cob.
What emerged was one of those rare recipes that surprises everyone at the table.
Sweet peaches mingle with smoky grilled corn. Peppery arugula balances the creamy feta. Bacon brings richness while grilled jalapeños add just enough heat to keep things interesting.
The result is a salad that somehow feels both familiar and unexpected—a collection of summer ingredients that become something greater together than they ever were apart.
It's colorful, bold, and just a little unpredictable.
Which is probably why it disappears so quickly whenever it finds its way to the table.
INGREDIENTS
For the Salad:
4 ears grilled corn, kernels removed
3 peaches, halved and grilled, then diced
1 grilled jalapeño, diced
4 cups arugula
ABOUT THIS RECIPE
A vibrant summer salad featuring grilled corn, peaches, jalapeños, bacon, feta, and arugula tossed in a bright honey-lime vinaigrette. Sweet, smoky, tangy, and just a little spicy.
Notes from the Hearth
If preparing ahead, wait to add the arugula and vinaigrette until just before serving.
The peaches should be ripe but still firm enough to hold their shape after grilling.
PAIRING SUGGESTIONS:
Pairs beautifully with:
Grilled chicken
BBQ ribs
Sliders
Grilled shrimp
TAGS
STEPS
Grill peaches until lightly charred and caramelized. Dice once cooled.
Grill corn and remove kernels from the cob.
Grill jalapeño until softened and lightly charred. Dice finely. Remove the seeds if you don't like a lot of heat.
In a large bowl combine corn, peaches, jalapeño, arugula, bacon, feta, cilantro, and red onion.
Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
Pour vinaigrette over salad and toss gently.
Serve immediately.