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Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox
You can't go wrong starting out any gathering with fresh corn and these appetizers do just that. While corn is known for making great side dishes and being a key ingredient in casseroles, the versatile produce stars in these delicious appetizer recipes. Plus, they all come together with 45 minutes or less of hands-on time.
From dips to salads to finger foods and more, there's sure to be a corn appetizer on this list to fit any gathering you're hosting or attending.
Charred-Vegetable Guacamole
![Southern Living Charred-Vegetable Guacamole in a bowl to serve with tortilla chips](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/9GalIxGIUX8rXULRe47XE41aTUA=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/27440_SnT_-GrilldVegGuac_0422_preview-824a46ce0eb94ad1ba8c79214495122d.jpg)
Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Adding grilled corn, onion, and chiles takes homemade guacamole to the next level.
Corn-And-Tomato Salad
![Southern Living Corn-and-Tomato Salad in a serving bowl with salad servers](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/f7NEjXY4GfVMjRm0bTlFabj7EdM=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/SL_011223_00103-corn-and-tomato-salad-90a19fdaa5c345cfa6fad4da02e4e2cd.jpg)
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
The flavors of this salad will get better the longer it sits, so it's a great make-ahead option.
Mexican Corn (Elotes)
![Southern Living Mexican Corn on a platter to serve with beers](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/0IbQLETN3U4FKqnvRfu0GthyFMs=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Mexican_Corn_beauty3x2_SEO51_75-3d6f3dec0a394cd6abd2b4900b840be6.jpg)
Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke
Though this corn dish looks impressive, it comes together in just 20 minutes.
Black Bean And Corn Salsa
![Southern Living Black Bean Corn Salsa in a bowl to serve with tortilla chips, lime wedges, and glasses of beer](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/iP74XK-NcgaXL4tXof067g8mZLw=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/black-bean-corn-salsa-step-3-84-0396e84d984045fabeddf5441882d60b.jpg)
Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
While we recommend preparing this dip with fresh corn, you can easily swap in frozen or canned corn if desired.
Corn-and-Smoked Sausage Nachos
![Corn-and-Smoked Sausage Nachos](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/ongLdsNRVn9xtPFuug3UOZ7Jk7o=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/southern-living-27343_Corn_And_Conecuh_Nachos_029-e0e28a93e325406194f58d1e40659c7d.jpg)
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn
Fresh corn is just the addition the cheese sauce for these nachos was waiting for. Plus, Conecuh Sausage makes them even better.
Corn and Jalapeño Dip
![Corn and Jalapeño Dip](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/2HiKnKzDx733KPv3OBwkAqJ2_8I=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/corn-jalapeno-dip-2500401-22188sc_0_0_1_0_0_1_1-423bf848b3b640abba3ea8e83651d4b0.jpg)
Not only will your slow cooker help this dip come together easily, but it'll also keep it warm until you're ready to serve.
Tomato, Peach, and Corn Salad
![Tomato, Peach, and Corn Salad](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/ulMOgINfSCGsgL291cSsEsnbOT8=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/tomato_peach_and_corn_salad_2499901_06_0-2000-a8ee906612c04b258a7b2c038434cbc3.jpg)
All of summer's favorite produce comes together in one delicious salad.
Street Corn Salad
![Street Corn Salad](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/bE80Rs4AavkQZ2GnGOO5c1xt2Y0=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/top-rated-2016-2466301_hospi_118_0-78db2f1cb91e4d6bbb4cf391b7d4f03b-3f4dde76af484d878b4573054d6023f0.jpg)
Hector Manuel Sanchez
Just a little stirring is required to whip up this corn salad.
Vegetable Tart
![Southern Living Summer Vegetable Tart on a plate to serve](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/VM7pl8KeO8wNOQ9zPEGB-mKhXfM=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/27593_SupT_MeatNthree_282-228207993fa8485f8cf7657346dc0155.jpg)
Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
Throw all of the freshest summer veggies together and bake a light and flaky tart that was made for slicing for pre-dinner nibbles.
Corn And Tomato Salad
![Southern Living Corn and Tomato Salad in a serving bowl to serve](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/Cf4n5gLCdjQbWspey4TjUU3AKDU=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Corn_Tomato_Salad_005-35cba4f69f8d436ca5ceaf6d3f93debc.jpg)
Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox
This salad really has it all – and it comes together in just 15 minutes. With sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, cheese, and a creamy dressing, this corn and tomato salad is the perfect starter for warm summer months.
Cowboy Fried Corn
![Southern Living Cowboy Fried Corn in the skillet to serve](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/EPo7XNa0PW3Dbn7padpqcvKS-7g=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Cowboy_Fried_Corn_006-602d1629e78d4206a9e1cc7991578061.jpg)
Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Peppers and corn come together in this smoky version of classic Southern fried corn. It makes a great side but also go-to starter on hot summer days.
Corn Salad With Sumac And Feta
![Southern Living Corn Salad with Sumac and Feta in a bowl ready to serve](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/rBNK5aydZu6HxylEeb6xCVdV3YU=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/27541_A_to_Z_033-2-e3d48d3f1f71438b9caa6c7c3d778f29.jpg)
Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Start with that sweet bounty of summer corn, and then add sumac and feta to add just the right amount of flavor and zest to this go-to summer recipe.