Sweet Corn Salsa Recipe by High Dive
As the weather warms up, this sweet corn salsa courtesy of High Dive is a refreshing snack and a lovely complement to any grilled main such as fish or steak. And the best part - it's as easy to make as one-two-three.
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups raw corn kernels* (from about 4 cobs of shucked sweet corn
1 cup finely chopped red onion (about ½ medium onion); Optional addition: Pickled red onion
½ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro (about 1 bunch)
1 to 2 medium jalapeños, finely chopped (use 1 for mild-to-medium salsa or 2 for more spicy salsa
½ tablespoon canned chipotle peppers
One avocado, cubed
¼ cup lime juice (about 2 limes), to taste
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or white balsamic
Preparation:
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add corn kernels and sauté until light brown, about 5 minutes.
Transfer sautéed corn to large bowl and let cool.
Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, red onions (and pickled red onions if using), cilantro, jalapeños, chipotle peppers, avocado, lime juice and white wine vinegar. Stir to combine. Season with salt & pepper.
Adjust to taste, if necessary: For more zing, add more vinegar or lime juice. For more flavor overall, add another pinch of salt. For more spice, add more jalapeño or chipotle peppers.
Cover & refrigerate.
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