Summer Succotash Salad with Tangy Lime Vinaigrette
Summer Succotash Salad with Tangy Lime Vinaigrette is an easy succotash salad recipe packed with grilled vegetables and lime dressing!
Summer’s in full swing around here, which is part of the reason that I’ve completely lost my focus. Last week I only posted one recipe because I haven’t been able to keep a regular routine.
I did ok the first week, then last week my kids had various camps to go to and activities, which meant every few hours I was shuttling them from Point A to Point B.
I finally just told myself to do the bare minimum to keep my sanity, and I’m glad I did. And I think everybody else in my house is glad I did, too. 🙂
So let’s talk about this summer succotash salad recipe shall we? It really doesn’t get much more awesome than this when it comes to summer sides. Grilled corn is a staple in my house all summer long, and I toss it into everything like tomato corn salad and street corn salad. I can’t get enough!
This summer succotash includes plenty more produce that I can’t get enough of either, like avocado, fava beans, cherry tomatoes, green beans, green onions, and basil!
If you love this recipe, you’ll also love my succotash pasta salad.
What is succotash?
Succotash is a southern dish that’s primarily corn and lima beans, and it’s sometimes mixed with bell peppers, tomatoes, or other shell beans.
It’s virtually a grab-all-the-produce-you-have-in-your-kitchen kind of dish, mix it up, and call it done.
Recipe notes
- The glory of this summer succotash salad is that anything goes. Substitute the fava beans with lima beans like classic succotash, or peas would be a great option as well.
- I grilled my corn and avocado, but if you prefer not to, simply boil the corn (or use frozen!), and use fresh avocado.
Check out my other side dish recipes.
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Summer Succotash Salad with Tangy Lime Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 3 ears corn in husks about 3 cups of corn
- 1 large avocado halved and pitted, brushed with a bit of olive oil*
- 8 ounces green beans trimmed
- 1 lb. cooked fava beans*
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 green onions both white and green parts, sliced on the bias
- 1/3 cup freshly chopped basil
- For the dressing:
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1 lime juiced
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the salad:
- Preheat the grill to medium. Once heated, place the corn on the grill in the husks and cook 15-20 minutes or until tender, turning about every 5 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly, then remove the husks from the corn. Place the ears of corn on a cutting board and cut the kernels from the cob and place in a large bowl.
- Brush the cut side of the avocado with the olive oil and cook cut-side down for 1-2 minutes or until charred and slightly softened. Dice the avocado and set aside.
- While the corn cooks, fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat to medium and add the fava beans. Cook 1-2 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon and place in a colander and rinse with cold water. Squeeze the beans from their skins and place in the bowl (this may be done well in advance).
- Add the green beans to the simmering water and cook 3-4 minutes or until crisp tender. Drain in the colander and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Cut into 1″ pieces and place in the bowl with the corn.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, green onions, and chopped basil to the bowl and set aside.
Prepare the vinaigrette:
- Place the vinegar, lime juice, maple syrup, salt and pepper in a small bowl and whisk until combined. Add the olive oil in a steady stream while whisking. Add the desired amount of vinaigrette, then gently toss in the avocado. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- If you prefer not to grill the corn and avocado, simply boil the corn and use fresh avocado.
- *Cook fava beans according to the instructions in my post How to Cook Fava Beans,, or substitute with lima beans or peas.
Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
28 Comments on “Summer Succotash Salad with Tangy Lime Vinaigrette”
This salad is summer in a bowl! Love all the bright colors and fresh flavors 🙂
Thanks so much, Medha!
I’m with you on that – my summer schedule is all over the place! I have no routine whatsoever and get easily distracted by the nice weather 🙂 Love this succotash – I’ve never made it at home before but you have inspired me!
I’m glad it’s not only me! haha Thanks, Ashley, and I hope you’re summer is going well! 🙂
I love succotash but never thought to make a green salad out of it. Going to try this for sure! Beautiful pictures!
Thanks, Christin!
This looks outstanding!! I love all of the fresh seasonal ingredients you used!!
Thanks so much, Annie!
Oh Marcie, I hope things get a little less hectic for you soon! Summer is such a busy time for us but we always make sure to leave time for grilled corn! This succotash salad is gorgeous! Love the balsamic lime dressing!
I’m thinking life won’t be less hectic until I retire. lol I figure the kids keep me active and that’s a good thing! Thanks, and hope your week is going well, Kelly! 🙂
I always think summer is going to be relaxing and it never is! We have way too much going on at the moment too! I feel like I’m barely staying afloat!
But anyway, I’ve been eating salad like mad lately and this looks fantastic! So fresh and that dressing!
It really isn’t relaxing! I’m trying to make it that way, but I’m going to have to give up something cuz I’m barely staying afloat either. 🙁 Thanks, Ashley, and hope things slow down for ya!
Oh my gawsh, I LOVE succotash, like it’s only sick how much I love it, so I am dying over the fact that you turned it into a salad! This is FABULOUS! And that lime vinaigrette sounds like the perfect finishing touch! SO GOOD! Cheers!
Thanks, Cheyanne! Succotash is the BEST and if it’s on a menu, I have to get it. And now I just have to keep making it too because there’s really no better summer side. 🙂
Your summer sounds super busy, Marcie. Spending time with kids is the best thing. And this gorgeous summer salad is speaking to me. And that dressing sounds wonderful with white balsamic vinegar. 🙂
Kids grow up too fast, so yes — we have to spend time with them! Thank you, Anu!
This salad looks so gorgeous and delicious. I love the combo!
Thank you, Kushi!
Oh my gosh I have a really bad case of “not wanting to do anything because it’s Summer”. It’s so nice out. It’s hard to want to stay inside and cook and blog! This salad is so pretty, Marcie. And those grilled avocados are perfection. The grill gives them such a great flavor!
I’m glad to hear it’s not just me…I just want to ditch the work lately! Thanks, Liz, and I hope you’re out there enjoying summer. 🙂
This salad is so pretty, Marcie! I like that you used fava beans because I don’t care for lima beans either. I’ve just discovered grilled corn this summer and I’m loving it! I will have to try grilling it in the husks next time. That sounds really easy!
Thanks, Kristine! I’ve never really liked limas, so I’ll sub anything for those. 🙂 Grilled corn is the best, and it was definitely so much easier in the husk!
Sounds like you’re having a busy summer! It’s always good to relax and enjoy it too, especially with your kids 🙂 I’m loving this salad too, the colors are so gorgeous. It’s almost too pretty to eat!
Summer always gets busy, but I’m determined to squeeze some relaxation in there! haha Thanks, Danielle!
Oh my goodness, Marcie! This is complete and total summer in a bowl and I’m kinda freaking out over how gorgeous this salad is! Believe it or not, I don’t even think I’ve actually ever made succotash before! That is most definitely changing this summer! 😉
You’re so sweet…thank you! I’ve had succotash in restaurants but finally got around to making my own. It’s gonna be a staple here this summer!
I can imagine it’s hard to stay focused with your kids home for the summer! And I’m loving all of the fresh produce, too. I’ve been visiting my farmer’s market every week! This salad looks perfect for putting those veggies to use. And I love that you used white balsamic vinegar in here, it’s what I always use for my salads, too!
It is hard to focus, but I’ll get used to things or just do less! haha That’s awesome that you’re getting to your farmer’s market regularly, and yes — this salad is perfect for using up what you’ve got. And white balsamic is the best, isn’t it? 🙂