Mexican Corn Salad

Mexican Corn Salad

Is it a side dish? Or is it a relish? This Mexican Corn Salad can be either—depending on your menu.
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Put a dollop of the salad on top of grilled salmon or tilapia for a south-of-the-border garnish. Or add black beans from a can (drained and rinsed) to serve as a main dish. If you use fresh sweet corn, the flavors will pop. Use frozen corn and the dish will be ready in a jiffy. This versatile recipe works wonderfully with our Cheesy Bean Chalupa. Just make sure you wash it all down with a glass of Super Fruity Sangria!
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  • Total Time : 10 minutes
  • Prep Time : 10 minutes
  • Servings : Serves 6

Ingredients

  • 4 cups frozen corn (thawed) or 8 large ears fresh corn
  • 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 cup basil leaves, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried basil)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper sauce (optional)
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
 

Directions

step 1If you use frozen corn, thaw before using.
step 2If you use fresh corn, boil for 8 minutes in lightly salted water, cool with cold water and cut corn kernels from cob.
step 3Place corn, red onion, green and red bell peppers, tomato, garlic, basil, oregano, red pepper sauce (optional), olive oil, lime juice and rice wine vinegar in bowl. Toss until completely combined.
step 4Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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5/3/2011 , 
mark  g.
I tried this but replaced the frozen corn with grilled corn. Much better!!

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