This corn salsa is so versatile, it can be served as an appetizer or a side dish. It's made with cooked fresh corn, tomatoes, cilantro, red onion, bell peppers, jalapeno and a little lime juice.
3 c. fresh corn, cooked, about 4-5 ears of corn*
1 c. grape or cherry tomatoes, quartered, (Roma could be used)
1 c. any color bell pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 red onion, finely diced
1/2 c. finely chopped cilantro
1/2 jalapeno, seeded and diced finely, (or a whole for spicier)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1-2 limes, juiced
salt and pepper, to taste
tortilla chips, for serving
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients together; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Serve with tortilla chips.
Makes 4 cups.
Tip:
Ways to cook fresh corn:
*Bring a pot of water to boiling and boil the corn for 3-5 minutes.
*Grill corn over medium high heat for 3-5 minutes.
*Keep corn in husks and microwave for 3-5 minutes to steam the corn.
*Cut corn off the cob; saute in a pan with a little oil for 3-5 minutes.