Vibrant and bursting with bright, fresh flavors, this Southern Succotash recipe features buttery corn, tender lima beans, sweet peppers, juicy tomatoes, and crispy bacon. Made with 8 simple ingredients in 30 minutes or less, this sweet corn and lima beans side dish is the ideal crowd pleasing spring and summer side dish. 

This beautiful succotash goes with everything and I’d gladly make a meal of it! So perfect for the peak summer corn right now.
Madison

Update: This post was originally published in August 2021. I’ve made updates to the post below to include more information about making this recipe for corn and lima bean succotash at home.

About this corn succotash recipe
This Southern Succotash is bright, fresh, vibrant and brimming with buttery corn, creamy lima beans, salty bacon, sweet bell peppers, juicy tomatoes, fresh herbs and aromatic seasonings! The flavors and textures in this vegetable salad or side dish are everything you could hope for! It’s light, yet filling and bursting with creamy, crispy, juicy, salty, savory, slightly sweet and bright elements. And, it’s all built around super fresh ingredients!

You can serve this recipe one of two ways – as a warm side or as a cold salad! If you are looking for a warm, hearty side dish, you can go all out and melt a few pats of butter into the succotash for a touch of beautifully rich flavor. Or, if you are looking for a vegg...