Tangy Corn Salsa
- Recipe by Maricel Presilla
At Zafra, Presilla accents her Ecuadoran chowders, as well as grilled chicken and fish, with this crisp salsa. To turn up the heat, add 1 finely chopped fresh chile, such as cayenne or serrano.
- SERVINGS: Makes about 1 1/2 cups
- Healthy
- Make-Ahead
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels
- 3 plum tomatoes—peeled, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 scallions, minced
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro
- 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Directions
- In a small saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the corn until just tender, about 3 minutes for fresh or 1 minute for frozen. Drain and let cool; pat dry.
- In a small bowl, toss the corn with the tomatoes, scallions, cilantro and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper and let stand at least 1 hour before serving.
Make Ahead
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The salsa can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Cooking Guides
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- From 15 Fresh Salsas, Heart of the Andes
- Published May 2001
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