Source:

driscoll

Serves/Makes:2 cups

Ingredients

• 1 cup (225 ml) corn kernels (1-2 ears)
• 3 tbsp (45 ml) diced sweet red pepper
• 3 tbsp (45 ml) diced bell pepper
• 2 jalapeno chiles, seeded and minced
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped green onions
• 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh lime juice
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml) ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt
• pinch of pepper

Preparation

• Put fresh corn in a small saucepan with 1/4 cup (60 ml) boiling water.
• Cook until tender, about 7 minutes.
• Drain corn and let cool.
• Meanwhile combine remaining ingredients.
• Stir in the corn.
• Let sit for 15 minutes for flavors to blend, then adjust seasonings.

Comments

Colorful and crunchy. Corn salsa goes well with grilled seafood or as a garnish for soups. Use fresh corn whenever possible, but frozen corn can be substituted.